overall
gb/ˈoʊvɚˌɔl/ us/ˈoʊvɚˌɔl/
A2
Ingles
~ 1900
Mga kahulugan
0 kahulugan
adjective
B1
property
1
Taking everything into account
Thinking about all parts or things together.
Padron ng paggamit:
overall [opinion/assessment/result]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners sometimes confuse 'overall' with 'overalls' (clothing), but they are unrelated in meaning.
Mga kasingkahulugan
general (Similar in meaning but can also mean 'not specific' rather than summing all factors.)
Mga kasalungat
specific (Focuses on one part or detail rather than the whole.)
Mga kolokasyon
overall performance
|overall impression
|overall effect
|overall result
|overall quality
Mga tema
general
|communication
|evaluation
|core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
- Overall, the project was a success despite some issues.
- The overall cost of the trip was higher than expected.
- She gave an overall assessment of the student's progress.
- The overall mood in the room was cheerful.
- We need to look at the overall picture before making a decision.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- Overall, the movie was good.
- The overall price is too high.
- I am happy with my overall score.
- Overall, the day was nice.
adverb
A2
relation
2
In general, all things considered
Used to give a general idea after thinking about all parts.
Padron ng paggamit:
Overall, [clause]
Mga kasingkahulugan
generally (Close in meaning but 'generally' can also describe something that happens most of the time.)
Mga kasalungat
specifically (Focuses on one detail instead of the whole.)
Mga kolokasyon
Overall, it seems...
|Overall, I think...
|Overall speaking
Mga tema
general
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
- Overall, I’m pleased with the new design.
- The team played well overall, though there were mistakes.
- Overall, sales have increased this year.
- It was a tough year overall, but we survived.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- Overall, I am happy.
- We did well overall.
- Overall, it is a good plan.
Pangngalan
A2
entity
3
One-piece work garment
Clothes that cover your body and legs to keep your clothes clean when you work.
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners may confuse 'overalls' (protective clothing) with 'overall' (meaning considering everything). Context clarifies the difference.
Mga kasingkahulugan
coveralls (Used especially in American English for full-body protective work clothing.)
Mga kolokasyon
wear overalls
|denim overalls
|protective overalls
Mga tema
clothing
|work
|daily_life
Mga Halimbawa
- The mechanic wore blue overalls to keep his clothes clean.
- Painters often wear white overalls while working.
- She put on overalls before gardening.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- The man wears overalls in the shop.
- I have blue overalls for painting.
- She wears overalls when she works.
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
overall
IPA
GB/ˈoʊvɚˌɔl/
US/ˈoʊvɚˌɔl/
Mga pantig at diin
over - all (2 pantig)
Stress on 1st syllable (over)
Mga anyo ng salita
Adjective
- Base: overall
Mga ekspresyon
overall effect
1/ˈoʊvɚˌɔl ɪfˈɛkt/
fixed phrase
Total impact of all parts together
The total change or feeling made by all parts together.
Mga Halimbawa
- The lighting has a big impact on the room's overall effect.
- His calm voice added to the overall effect of reassurance.
overall performance
1/ˈoʊvɚˌɔl pɚfˈɔɹməns/
fixed phrase
Total quality of work over time
How good something or someone is when you look at all their work or actions together.
Mga Halimbawa
- Her overall performance this year was excellent.
- We need to improve our overall performance to win.
overall picture
1/ˈoʊvɚˌɔl pˈɪkt͡ʃɚ/
fixed phrase
Complete view of a situation
The whole or complete understanding of something.
Mga Halimbawa
- Before deciding, you should understand the overall picture.
- The report gives the overall picture of the company's health.
overall result
1/ˈoʊvɚˌɔl ɹɪzˈʌlt/
fixed phrase
Final outcome after everything considered
The final thing that happens after looking at everything together.
Mga Halimbawa
- The overall result was better than expected.
- Despite problems, the overall result was positive.