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
The top location, Mackinac Island, was No. 62 overall.—Amy Huschka, Detroit Free Press, 19 June 2024 Some scientists say 2024 is poised to be even hotter overall.—Olivia B. Waxman, TIME, 19 June 2024
Noun
Zach Wilson, whom Douglas drafted No. 2 overall in 2021, mostly filled in as the starting quarterback and has since been shipped to Denver after three tumultuous years.—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 20 June 2024 The state’s 2024 budget allocates $46.5 billion to health care and projects a $14.6 billion surplus overall.—Daniel Chang, Washington Post, 20 June 2024
Adjective
Prince William Celebrates Birthday with George and Charlotte at Taylor Swift's London Concert
This show, her first of three this weekend and eight overall in London this summer, was the latest in Swift’s long and often turbulent relationship with the English capital city.—Brian Anthony Hernandez, Peoplemag, 22 June 2024 There's another record waiting to fall, as well: four straight overall victories.—Chloe Peterson, The Indianapolis Star, 21 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for overall
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