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
However, drinking okra water daily would offer hydration benefits, as research shows that increasing your water intake overall supports hydrated skin and can improve a complexion.10
3.—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 21 May 2025 Opponents are shooting just 37 percent in clutch minutes, and New York is absolutely dominating second-half play overall.—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 21 May 2025
Noun
After drafting quarterback Peyton Manning No. 1 overall in the 1998 NFL Draft, the Colts finished with a record of 143-81 from 1998 to 2011.—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 22 May 2025 The Rays have also struggled greatly at Steinbrenner Field (11-18) and entered play Tuesday 21-26 overall, though those who occupy the home clubhouse have an unwavering belief that sunnier days are on the way as the heat of summer beckons.—Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
Adjective
Arkansas earned the No. 4 overall seed for the NCAA Softball Tournament and will host a regional that includes (2) Oklahoma State, (3) Indiana and (4) Saint Louis.—Ethan Westerman, Arkansas Online, 12 May 2025 The overall margin of sampling error is +/- 4.0 percentage points.—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for overall
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