в целом
overall
used to say what is true in general
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в целом with English translation
в целом usage examples
The room was noisy, but overall it was comfortable.
В комнате было шумно, но в целом там было удобно.
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в целом synonyms
What's the difference between в целом / в общем / вообще / в основном / по большому счету
overall — used to say what is true in general
Overall, the plan looks strong.
В целом план выглядит удачно.
The closest match: refers to the overall result or general assessment without details.
Overall, the project was successful, although there were minor problems.
В целом проект удался, хотя были мелкие проблемы.
Similar to “overall,” but more conversational and often used to summarize speech briefly.
Overall, everything went fine.
В общем, всё прошло нормально.
Broader in meaning: can mean “in general,” “usually,” or “as a rule,” but does not always match overall.
Overall, I like this neighborhood.
Вообще, мне нравится этот район.
Emphasizes that something is true for the most part, but not completely.
Overall, the employees are satisfied with the new conditions.
В основном сотрудники довольны новыми условиями.
An informal generalization with the nuance of “if you don’t go into details” or “looking at the bigger picture.”
Overall, everything has already been decided.
По большому счету, всё уже решено.
Means “in total” or “altogether”; it refers to a numerical sum, not a general assessment.
In total, we drove 300 kilometers.
В общей сложности мы проехали 300 километров.
An intensified version of “overall”; sounds more literary and emphasizes a summed-up conclusion.
Overall, the situation remains stable.
В общем и целом ситуация остается стабильной.
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How to pronounce в целом and what this word means
в целом translation: overall. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce в целом
[f ˈtsɛləm]
в целом translation
overall
в целом examples
Overall, the plan looks strong.
в целом transcription
[f ˈtsɛləm]
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в целом meaning: what does it mean?
если говорить в общем, без деталей
в целом pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
в целом is pronounced as [f ˈtsɛləm]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
в целом definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Overall, the plan looks strong. Translation: В целом план выглядит удачно.
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