# overall vs overalls

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### overall
*adjective · IPA /ˌəʊ.vəˈɹɔːl/ · frequency rank #1,348*
All-encompassing, all around.

### overalls
*noun · IPA /ˈoʊvəɹɔːlz/ · frequency rank #29,025*
A loose-fitting garment worn over regular clothes to protect them.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/vs/overall-vs-overalls