C1
overall vs overalls
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| overalladjective/ˈoʊ.vər.ɔːl/ | Meaning including everything or everyone; considering the whole thing | Goes with overall cost | Example The overall cost of the wedding was more than we expected. |
| overallsnoun/ˈoʊ.vər.ɑːlz/ | Meaning loose work clothes covering the body and legs, worn over other clothes to keep them clean | Goes with pair of overalls | Example My little brother looks so cute in his denim overalls and yellow boots. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Workers must wear on the factory floor.