ENGLISH DICTIONARY

All-round

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈɑlˌɹaʊnd/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: All-round is an adjective meaning Having a wide scope, comprehensive.

Meaning

Having a wide scope, comprehensive.

More Meanings

  1. Having many skills, versatile.
  2. All around, in every surrounding place.

Example Sentences

While reaching last year's US Open final showed he possesses an all-round game, Anderson's biggest weapon remains his serve - which he lost in the opening game against Djokovic with a double fault on break point.
Then we pass through Bebington station, and, entering a cutting, become aware of the usual signs of approach to an urban area—buildings closing in, an all-round increase in smokiness, and the application of brakes.

Word Forms

Synonyms for all-round

Depending on context, synonyms include comprehensive, all-around, well-rounded, versatile.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include comprehensive, all-around, well-rounded, across-the-board, overall, all-encompassing.

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