All-around
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: All-around is an adjective meaning (idiomatic) Able to do many or all things well.
Meaning
(idiomatic) Able to do many or all things well.
More Meanings
- (idiomatic) Comprehensive in extent.
- (idiomatic) Generally, broadly.
- (sports) A gymnastic event featuring several individual exercises.
Example Sentences
an all-around better player than me
He is said to be a greater hunter and an all around sport.
But it was as an all-around performer that Gill established his reputation.
Vacation with pay, annual passes, and all around better working conditions.
Synonyms for all-around
Depending on context, synonyms include versatile, comprehensive, well-rounded, all-round.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include all-round, comprehensive, well-rounded, across-the-board, overall, all-encompassing.
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