| 单词 | overall |
| 释义 | overall (once / 393 pages) 1adj 2n The overall meaning of the word overall is that it covers all the parts of something. For example, the individual parts don't matter as much as the overall value. The word overall is the sum of its parts. Take the word over, meaning "above," and add it to the word all, meaning "everything" and you get overall, meaning "above everything". But remember, it's an adjective as in the overall impression of the music, the overall effect of the new tax code, the overall direction (as opposed to individual little changes.) Remember that overalls, the clothes you wore as a kid, went "over all" your other clothes. WORD FAMILYoverall: overalls USAGE EXAMPLESBut according to experts, checking your weight is a misguided, demoralizing way to gauge overall health. Washington Post(Dec 30, 2016) But the Browns also possess the first-round choice of the Eagles, projected to be 12th overall, thanks to the Carson Wentz trade. Washington Post(Jan 02, 2017) Two men, in flannel and jeans and overalls, holding hands. Washington Post(Jan 01, 2017) 1 1adj including everything the overall cost Syn gross before any deductions 2adj involving only main features 2the overall pattern of his life Syn general applying to all or most members of a category or group 1n (usually plural) work clothing consisting of denim trousers (usually with a bib and shoulder straps) Hyper work-clothes, work-clothing clothing worn for doing manual labor 2n a loose protective coverall or smock worn over ordinary clothing for dirty work Syn|Hyper boilers suit, boilersuit coverall a loose-fitting protective garment that is worn over other clothing |
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