B2adjectivelanguagebusiness
US/ˈoʊ.vər.ɔːl/
UK/ˈəʊ.vər.ɔːl/
including everything or everyone; considering the whole thing
In context
The overall cost of the wedding was more than we expected.
My overall impression of the city was very positive.
The overall winner will receive a trip to Japan.
Words that go with overall
adjective + noun
- overall costThe overall cost includes flights and hotels.
- overall impressionWhat was your overall impression of the course?
- overall winnerShe was the overall winner of the competition.
- overall resultThe overall result was better than last year.
- overall pictureThe overall picture is not too bad.