Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun overall

2 senses of overall

Sense 1
overall -- ((usually plural) work clothing consisting of denim trousers (usually with a bib and shoulder straps))
       => work-clothing, work-clothes -- (clothing worn for doing manual labor)

Sense 2
overall, boilersuit, boilers suit -- (a loose protective coverall or smock worn over ordinary clothing for dirty work)
       => coverall -- (a loose-fitting protective garment that is worn over other clothing)

Antonyms of adj overall

2 senses of overall

Sense 1
overall -- (involving only main features; "the overall pattern of his life")

INDIRECT (VIA general, nonspecific) -> specific -- ((sometimes followed by `to') applying to or characterized by or distinguishing something particular or special or unique; "rules with specific application"; "demands specific to the job"; "a specific and detailed account of the accident")

Sense 2
overall -- (including everything; "the overall cost")

INDIRECT (VIA gross) -> net, nett -- (remaining after all deductions; "net profit")

Similarity of adj overall

2 senses of overall

Sense 1
overall -- (involving only main features; "the overall pattern of his life")
       => general (vs. specific) -- (applying to all or most members of a category or group; "the general public"; "general assistance"; "a general rule"; "in general terms"; "comprehensible to the general reader")

Sense 2
overall -- (including everything; "the overall cost")
       => gross (vs. net) -- (before any deductions; "gross income")