general vs overall

overall vs general

general and overall both are nouns.

general and overall both are adjectives.

general is a verb but overall is not a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
general	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
overall	Yes	Yes	No	No

general (noun)	overall (noun)
a fact about the whole (as opposed to particular)	(usually plural) work clothing consisting of denim trousers (usually with a bib and shoulder straps)
a general officer of the highest rank	a loose protective coverall or smock worn over ordinary clothing for dirty work
the head of a religious order or congregation

general (adjective)	overall (adjective)
applying to all or most members of a category or group	involving only main features
affecting the entire body	including everything
prevailing among and common to the general public
of worldwide scope or applicability
somewhat indefinite
not specialized or limited to one class of things

general (verb)	overall (verb)
command as a general

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