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overall

Pronunciation: [/ˌəʊvəɹˈɔːl/]

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overall: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use overall in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “general”

(adjective) referring to or including everything or everyone. When you talk about overall performance, you are looking at how well something or someone did in total.

Example

The team's overall performance in the tournament was outstanding.

Example

Despite a few good moments, the overall result was disappointing.

Example

How would you rate your overall experience at the event?

Context: “evaluation”

(adverb) considering or including all aspects. When you look at something overall, you are considering it as a whole without focusing on specific details.

Example

Overall, the project was successful despite some challenges.

Example

The movie was entertaining, but overall, it lacked depth.

Example

How did you feel about the presentation overall?

How to pronounce overall

Pronunciation: [/ˌəʊvəɹˈɔːl/]

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