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all–around
adjective \ˌȯl-ə-ˈrau̇nd\
: relating to or involving many different things : considered in a general way
: skillful or useful in many ways
Full Definition of ALL-AROUND
1
: considered in or encompassing all aspects : comprehensive <the best all–around performance so far>
2
: competent in many fields <an all–around performer>
3
: having general utility or merit <an all–around tool>
— all around adverb
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Variants of ALL-AROUND
all–around also all–round \ˈȯl-ˈrau̇nd\
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First Known Use of ALL-AROUND
1867
Related to ALL-AROUND
- Synonyms
- all-around (also all-round), all-purpose, catholic, general-purpose, unlimited, unqualified, unrestricted, unspecialized
- Antonyms
- limited, restricted, specialized, technical
ALL-AROUND Defined for Kids
all–around
adjective \ˌȯl-ə-ˈrau̇nd\
Definition of ALL-AROUND for Kids
1
: having many good aspects <an all-around good neighbor>
2
: skillful or useful in many ways <an all-around athlete>
Variants of ALL-AROUND
all–around also all–round \ˈȯl-ˈrau̇nd\
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