coverall
/ˈkʌvərɔːl/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈkʌvərɔːl/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈkə-vər-ˌȯl/ (ame, mw)
coverall — adjective
- coverallpositive
- more coverallcomparative
- most coverallsuperlative
1. covering all possible situations within a particular area; complete and comprehe
covering all possible situations within a particular area; complete and comprehensive
The building's coverall insurance plan protects against fire, flood, theft, and structural damage.
coverall + noun describing a complete insurance plan
Ana submitted a coverall budget proposal that accounted for every department's expected costs.
The school adopted a coverall safety policy covering fire drills, first aid, and emergency exits.
- comprehensive
more common in everyday use; can also appear after a verb ('the plan is comprehensive')
- all-inclusive
stronger emphasis on containing nothing that is left out; common for packages and deals
- sweeping
often implies broad, drastic coverage; slightly more formal
文法句型
coverall + noun
用法筆記
Only used before a noun (attributive position). Cannot stand alone after a linking verb — you cannot say 'The plan is coverall.' Use 'comprehensive' or 'all-inclusive' instead in predicate position.
常見錯誤
coverall — noun
1. a one-piece garment that covers the whole body, worn over your normal clothes to
a one-piece garment that covers the whole body, worn over your normal clothes to keep them clean and protect them while you are working
Wei put on a white coverall before entering the laboratory's clean room.
put on + a coverall for entering a work area
Dr. Okonkwo wore a heavy coverall over his shirt and trousers while inspecting the pipeline.
The warehouse staff each received two clean coveralls and a pair of steel-toe boots.
- overalls
usually refers to a two-piece or bib-style work garment; coverall is specifically one-piece
- jumpsuit
fashionable one-piece garment; not typically used for work protection
- boilersuit
British English; same meaning as coverall but less common in American English
- protective suit
broader term that includes hazmat suits and other specialised protective clothing
文法句型
wear + a coverall
put on + a coverall
in + a coverall
用法筆記
Countable noun. The singular form (a coverall, the coverall) usually refers to one garment worn by one person. The plural (coveralls) is common when talking about multiple garments, such as a set issued to a team or stacked in a supply closet.