overall
|o-ver-all|
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/ˈoʊvərˌɔl/
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/ˈəʊvərɔːl/
general or comprehensive
Etymology
Etymology Information
'overall' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'over alle', where 'over' meant 'above' and 'alle' meant 'all'.
Historical Evolution
'over alle' transformed into the modern English word 'overall'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'above all', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'general or comprehensive'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a loose-fitting protective outer garment worn over clothes, typically for manual work.
He wore overalls to protect his clothes while painting.
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Adjective 1
taking everything into account; general or comprehensive.
The overall performance of the team was impressive.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35