Overalls
Pronunciation: /ˈoʊvərˌɔːl/
Overalls (adjective)
- considering everything together, not just specific parts
Examples
- The overall impression of the project was positive.
- Overall performance improved significantly this year.
Common collocations: overall impression, overall performance, overall view, overall cost, overall result
Overalls (adverb)
- in general or as a whole
Examples
- Overall, the event was a success.
- Overall, we spent less than expected.
Overalls (noun)
- a piece of clothing like a coat, worn over other clothes to protect them
Examples
- The worker wore an overall to stay clean.
- Overalls are essential for painters.