Adverb
He made a few mistakes but did well overall. Overall, the project was successful.Adjective
your overall score after two rounds
His mistake didn't change my overall impression of him.
Your overall health is sound.
She likes the overall quality of the product.
The scratch didn't affect the car's overall appearance.
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Adverb
In those five games, the team has mustered just eight runs overall — further symptoms of an offensive decline that has impacted almost everyone in the Dodgers’ lineup.—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2024 And young people overall support an end to the war, with 53% backing a permanent ceasefire.—Elena Moore, NPR, 5 June 2024
Noun
On Thursday, June 6, the DJ and heiress, 43, posted a TikTok of her 16-month-old son Phoenix Reum all dressed up in designer clothing, from his bucket hat to his overalls.—Emma Aerin Becker, Peoplemag, 7 June 2024 Robinson, the Dolphins’ first-round pick (21st overall) out of Penn State, was back working with and learning from the veterans on Tuesday on the team’s first day of its offseason mandatory minicamp.—Andre Fernandez, Miami Herald, 4 June 2024
Adjective
Other market researchers estimate the overall CGM market including diabetic use, with suppliers like Medtronic (MDT.N), will grow 9-10% annually over five years.—Reuters, CNN, 10 June 2024 Florida: 7 percent lower overall — 4 percent worse currently, 10 percent worse expectations.—Jonathan Lansner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for overall
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