OVERALL: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for OVERALL?

Need another word that means the same as “overall”? Find 23 synonyms and 30 related words for “overall” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Overall” are: all-inclusive, general, comprehensive, universal, all-embracing, gross, net, final, inclusive, generally, in general, generally speaking, altogether, all in all, for the most part, mostly, in the main, on the whole, largely, by and large, to a large extent, boilers suit, boilersuit

Overall as a Noun

Definitions of "Overall" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “overall” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• Close-fitting trousers formerly worn as part of an army uniform, now only on ceremonial or formal occasions.
• (usually plural) work clothing consisting of denim trousers (usually with a bib and shoulder straps.
• Dungarees.
• Work clothing consisting of denim trousers (usually with a bib and shoulder straps.
• A loose protective coverall or smock worn over ordinary clothing for dirty work.
• A loose-fitting coat or one-piece garment worn over ordinary clothes for protection against dirt or heavy wear.

Synonyms of "Overall" as a noun (2 Words)

boilers suit	A set of garments (usually including a jacket and trousers or skirt) for outerwear all of the same fabric and color.
boilersuit	A loose protective coverall or smock worn over ordinary clothing for dirty work.

Usage Examples of "Overall" as a noun

• A pair of overalls.
• Men in grubby blue overalls.

Overall as an Adjective

Definitions of "Overall" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “overall” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Taking everything into account.
• Including everything.
• Involving only main features.

Synonyms of "Overall" as an adjective (9 Words)

all-embracing	Broad in scope or content- T.G.Winner.
all-inclusive	Broad in scope or content- T.G.Winner.
comprehensive	Broad in scope. A comprehensive history of the revolution.
final	Coming at the end of a series. The judge s decision is final.
general	Prevailing among and common to the general public. The general discontent.
gross	Without qualification; used informally as (often pejorative) intensifiers. Gross human rights abuses.
inclusive	Containing (a specified element) as part of a whole. This is a testament to the inclusive environment fostered at our school.
net	Remaining after all deductions. The net result.
universal	Adapted to various purposes, sizes, forms, operations. Universal chuck.

Usage Examples of "Overall" as an adjective

• The overall pattern of his life.
• The overall effect is impressive.
• The overall cost.
• The governors and head have overall responsibility for managing the school.

Overall as an Adverb

Definitions of "Overall" as an adverb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “overall” as an adverb can have the following definitions:

• Taken as a whole; in all.

Synonyms of "Overall" as an adverb (12 Words)

all in all	To a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole’ is often used informally for `wholly.
altogether	With everything included or counted. An altogether new approach.
by and large	So as to pass a given point.
for the most part	Slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but.
generally	Usually; as a rule. Generally speaking things have been getting better.
generally speaking	Without regard to specific details or exceptions.
in general	To or toward the inside of.
in the main	To or toward the inside of.
largely	On a large scale. He was soon arrested largely through the efforts of Tom Poole.
mostly	As regards the greater part or number. I made some good friends but mostly met closed minded people.
on the whole	To a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole’ is often used informally for `wholly.
to a large extent	At a distance, wide of something (as of a mark.

Usage Examples of "Overall" as an adverb

• Overall, 10,000 jobs will go.

Associations of "Overall" (30 Words)

broad	Broad in scope or content. A broad is a woman who can throw a mean punch.
comprehensive	A comprehensive school. Comprehensive coverage.
contain	Be capable of holding or containing. Documents containing both text and simple graphics can be created.
countrywide	Extending throughout a nation. A countrywide fund raising campaign.
encyclopedic	Comprehensive in terms of information. Encyclopedic knowledge.
entire	Constituting the undiminished entirety lacking nothing essential especially not damaged Bacon. An ideological system with which he is in entire agreement.
entirely	Without any others being included or involved. Eight coaches entirely for passenger transport.
everywhere	All places or directions. He carried a gun everywhere he went.
extensive	Broad in scope or content- T.G.Winner. An extensive Roman settlement in northwest England.
filled	Of purchase orders that have been filled. Theirs was a house filled with laughter.
gamut	The lowest note in the gamut scale. The whole gamut of human emotion.
general	A high rank of officer in the army and in the US air force above lieutenant general and below field marshal general of the army or general of the air force. A general description of the merchandise.
generic	(of drugs) not protected by trademark. The plot of the film isn t just generic it s insultingly stupid.
inclusion	The practice or policy of providing equal access to opportunities and resources for people who might otherwise be excluded or marginalized, such as those who have physical or mental disabilities and members of other minority groups. An inclusion in the cytoplasm of the cell.
inclusive	Containing (a specified element) as part of a whole. This is a testament to the inclusive environment fostered at our school.
internationally	In, between, or among many different nations. Companies looking to trade internationally.
nationally	With regard to a nation taken as a whole. His watercolours have been exhibited nationally.
nationwide	Extending throughout an entire nation. The company employs 6 000 people nationwide.
oneness	The quality of being united into one. Holding to the oneness of God the Father as the only God.
overview	A general summary of a subject. The report overviews the needs of the community.
plenary	Unqualified; absolute. The following speakers will present plenary addresses at the conference.
spatiotemporal	Of or relating to space and time together (having both spatial extension and temporal duration.
statewide	Extending throughout a particular state in the US. A statewide health system.
sweeping	Dirt or refuse collected by sweeping. A sweeping glance.
total	A quantity obtained by the addition of a group of numbers. He scored a total of thirty three points.
turnout	A road turning. She has good natural turnout.
universal	A universal proposition. Rap enjoys universal appeal among teenage boys.
whole	Acting together as a single undiversified whole. Europe considered as a whole.
widespread	Distributed over a considerable extent. There was widespread support for the war.
worldwide	Of worldwide scope or applicability Christopher Morley. Of worldwide significance.