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overall
adjective
Synonyms and Antonyms of OVERALL
1
belonging or relating to the whole <the overall view seems to be that we're doing fine economically>
Related Words all-embracing, broad, broad-gauge (or broad-gauged), broadscale, comprehensive, extensive, inclusionary, overarching, pervasive, sweeping, ubiquitous, wholesale, wide, widespread; aggregate, collective, complete, full, plenary; planetary, worldwide
Near Antonyms component, constituent; cross-sectional, divisional, fragmentary, partial; local, localized, regional, sectional
Antonyms individual, particular
2
relating to the main elements and not to specific details <there's an overall similarity in the looks of the models for that chain of clothing stores>
Related Words comprehensive, inclusive; absolute, boundless, expansive, extensive, infinite, panoramic, sweeping, vast, wide; indeterminate, nebulous, nondescript, vague; nonspecific, unlimited, unrestricted, unspecified
Near Antonyms limited, restricted, specified; distinct, explicit, precise, sharp; comprehensive, elaborate, full, mapped (out), thorough; enumerated, inventoried, itemized, listed; individual, singular; particular, peculiar
3
held by or applicable to a majority of the people <the overall mind-set among the people in our town seems to be that any increase in taxes is bad>
Related Words unanimous, universal; pop; everyday, familiar, household, usual, well-known; contemporary, current, present; dominant, predominant, preponderant; characteristic, typical; pandemic, pervasive, prevalent, rife, widespread; communal, shared
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