B2 adjective محايد

overall

/ˌoʊvərˈɔːl/

Describing the total or general nature of something when all parts or factors are considered together. It refers to the whole of a situation rather than specific details or individual components.

أمثلة

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1

The overall vibe of the restaurant was cozy and relaxed.

The general atmosphere of the restaurant was comfortable and easygoing.

2

The overall aim of the research is to determine the efficacy of the new treatment.

The primary goal of the study is to evaluate how well the new medicine works.

3

The overall look of the house is much better since you painted it.

The complete appearance of the home has improved since it was repainted.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
overalls
ظرف
overall
صفة
overall
مرتبط
totality
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نصيحة للحفظ

Think of a large umbrella that goes 'over' 'all' the people standing underneath it; it covers everyone at once.

اختبار سريع

Although some details were missing, the ________ message of the presentation was clear and persuasive.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: overall

أمثلة

1

The overall vibe of the restaurant was cozy and relaxed.

everyday

The general atmosphere of the restaurant was comfortable and easygoing.

2

The overall aim of the research is to determine the efficacy of the new treatment.

formal

The primary goal of the study is to evaluate how well the new medicine works.

3

The overall look of the house is much better since you painted it.

informal

The complete appearance of the home has improved since it was repainted.

4

The study provides an overall assessment of global climate trends over the last decade.

academic

The research offers a comprehensive evaluation of worldwide weather patterns during the past ten years.

5

The CEO reviewed the overall budget to ensure every department was accounted for.

business

The chief executive examined the total financial plan to make sure all sections were included.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
overalls
ظرف
overall
صفة
overall
مرتبط
totality

تلازمات شائعة

overall performance total execution or results achieved
overall impression general feeling or opinion about something
overall strategy comprehensive plan of action
overall cost total amount of money spent
overall impact general effect or influence

العبارات الشائعة

overall health

the general physical and mental state of a person

the overall picture

the entire situation including all factors

overall responsibility

having the final authority for everything

يُخلط عادةً مع

overall vs above all

Above all means 'most importantly,' whereas overall means 'considering everything as a whole.'

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ملاحظات الاستخدام

As an adjective, it almost always precedes the noun it modifies (e.g., overall score). It can also function as an adverb, usually placed at the beginning of a sentence to summarize a point.

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أخطاء شائعة

Learners sometimes use 'overall' when they should use 'mostly.' Remember that overall implies a sum of parts, while mostly implies a majority of a single thing.

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نصيحة للحفظ

Think of a large umbrella that goes 'over' 'all' the people standing underneath it; it covers everyone at once.

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أصل الكلمة

Originates from the Middle English combination of 'over' (above) and 'all' (entirety), originally used to describe a garment worn over other clothes.

أنماط نحوية

Used as an attributive adjective before a noun. Commonly used as a sentence-starting adverb to summarize previous information. Does not have a comparative or superlative form (no 'more overall').
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السياق الثقافي

In British English, the plural noun 'overalls' specifically refers to protective clothing worn over normal clothes, whereas in American English, these are often called 'coveralls' or 'dungarees'.

اختبار سريع

Although some details were missing, the ________ message of the presentation was clear and persuasive.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: overall

عبارات ذات صلة

كلمات ذات صلة

abmultant

C1

To diversify or branch out extensively from a single origin into multiple complex channels, forms, or applications. It describes the process of systemic expansion where a core entity multiplies its variety or reach.

microdoccide

C1

A specialized chemical substance or agent used to destroy or inhibit the growth of microscopic organisms such as bacteria, fungi, or viruses. It is primarily utilized in industrial, medical, and laboratory settings to ensure sterilization and prevent contamination.

circumminty

C1

The specific micro-atmosphere or olfactory 'halo' of coolness and freshness that surrounds an aromatic source, particularly mint plants or mentholated substances. It describes the spatial reach of a refreshing scent within a localized environment.

micromortious

C1

To calculate or estimate the minute probability of death associated with a specific action, typically measured in units representing a one-in-a-million chance. This verb is used to statistically assess the inherent danger of activities by quantifying potential mortality risks.

underpeline

C1

To provide a strong foundational support or to reinforce the underlying structure of an argument, theory, or physical entity. It describes the act of strengthening the core elements that hold a complex system or idea together to ensure stability.

misdictious

C1

To communicate or record verbal information inaccurately, specifically by confusing similar-sounding words or misinterpreting dictated instructions. It is primarily used in technical or test-based contexts to describe a failure in precise verbal transmission.

proscriber

C1

To officially forbid or prohibit something by law, decree, or social authority. It can also refer to the act of denouncing or condemning a person or group as harmful or dangerous.

triprehendful

C1

A triprehendful refers to a specific quantity of complex information or a situation that requires three distinct perspectives or levels of analysis to be fully grasped. It describes an amount of data or conceptual difficulty that is multifaceted and cannot be simplified into a binary explanation.

adcedency

C1

Adcedency refers to the state of rising to or holding a position of dominant power, influence, or governing authority. It describes the condition of being in control or having a superior status over others in a specific hierarchy or field.

postdynery

C1

To engage in the practice of lingering at a table after a meal has concluded to enjoy conversation and social bonding. This verb describes the transition from the physical act of eating to the intellectual or social act of communal reflection.

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