The overall meaning of the word overall is that it covers all the parts of something. For example, the individual parts don't matter as much as the overall value.
A kind of loose trousers worn over others to protect them from soiling.
n. pl.
A kind of loose trousers worn over others to protect
them from soiling.
n. pl.
Waterproof leggings.
Overalls
A kind of loose trousers worn over others to protect them from soiling.
Usage Examples
I have friends in overalls whose friendship I would not swap for the favor of the kings of the world.
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Other Usage ExamplesOpportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.
The reason a lot of people do not recognize opportunity is because it usually goes around wearing overalls looking like hard work.