Here are many words that can be used as synonyms for "overall," depending on the meaning and context: When "overall" means general or broad:
- Broad
- General
- Comprehensive
- Inclusive
- Expansive
- Sweeping
- Holistic
- All-encompassing
- Extensive
- Wide-ranging
When "overall" means total or entire:
- Total
- Entire
- Complete
- Aggregate
- Full
- Summative
- Whole
- Cumulative
- Absolute
- Unqualified
As an adverb meaning "in general" or "considered as a whole":
- Generally
- Broadly
- Comprehensively
- Holistically
- Inclusively
- Extensively
- Universally
- Totally
- Wholly
- Altogether
Other synonyms useful in different contexts include:
- All-embracing
- Blanket
- Across-the-board
- Global
- Universal
- Wide-ranging
- Sweeping
- Comprehensive
- Inclusive
- Holistic
- Predominant
- Prevailing
- Public
The choice depends on whether the context emphasizes generality, completeness, scope, or an inclusive summary sense.
