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overall Synonyms

Another word for overall

Choosing another word for overall depends on context, so the 23 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Taking everything into account; including all items, factors, or aspects as a whole.

Usage Example

"The total cost of the renovation was slightly higher than we had originally budgeted."

Strongest
total
comprehensive
general
Strong
complete
aggregate
global
all-embracing
all-inclusive
blanket
overarching

• adverb (Context 2)

Taken as a whole; in all or most respects.

Usage Example

"all in all, the conference was a great success despite a few minor scheduling delays."

Strongest
all in all
generally
on the whole
by and large
altogether
in general
Strong
mostly
mainly

• noun (Context 3)

A sturdy one-piece or bibbed work garment worn over ordinary clothes for protection against dirt and heavy wear (usually used in the plural, 'overalls').

Usage Example

"The mechanic wore denim overalls stained with grease and motor oil."

Strongest
dungarees
coveralls
Strong
boilersuit

• noun (Context 4)

A loose-fitting protective outer garment resembling a coat or smock worn over regular clothing to keep it clean while working.

Usage Example

"The laboratory technician put on a clean white coveralls before beginning the experiment."

Strong
coveralls
smock
duster

Opposites of overall

The opposite of overall shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

partial
individual
partially
specifically
specific
incomplete
individually
local
See all opposites of overall

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Overall. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/overall
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