All round
adjective
In every part or aspect.
He's an all-round sportsman

Often appears as...
- an all-round player
- all-round development
adverb
In every direction from a particular point.
She looked all round the room.

Often appears as...
- look all round
- go all round
adverb
Used to indicate that something is true or exists to a general degree.
It was just an all-round terrible day.

Often appears as...
- all-round terrible
- all-round win
adjective
In every part or aspect.
He's an all-round sportsman

Often appears as...
- an all-round player
- all-round development
adverb
In every direction from a particular point.
She looked all round the room.

Often appears as...
- look all round
- go all round
adverb
Used to indicate that something is true or exists to a general degree.
It was just an all-round terrible day.

Often appears as...
- all-round terrible
- all-round win
Definition 1 of 3

Beyond Skills
Refers not just to skills but qualities like attitude and knowledge.

She’s respected for her all-round expertise and work ethic.
Comprehensive Ability
Indicates proficiency in multiple areas, not just one.

The course offers all-round training in both theory and practice.
Not Literal
It's figurative, meaning complete or varied, not 'round' in shape.

Our team needs an all-round player, skilled in various positions.
Beyond Skills
Refers not just to skills but qualities like attitude and knowledge.

She’s respected for her all-round expertise and work ethic.
Comprehensive Ability
Indicates proficiency in multiple areas, not just one.

The course offers all-round training in both theory and practice.
Not Literal
It's figurative, meaning complete or varied, not 'round' in shape.

Our team needs an all-round player, skilled in various positions.
Beyond Skills
Refers not just to skills but qualities like attitude and knowledge.

She’s respected for her all-round expertise and work ethic.
Comprehensive Ability
Indicates proficiency in multiple areas, not just one.

The course offers all-round training in both theory and practice.
Not Literal
It's figurative, meaning complete or varied, not 'round' in shape.

Our team needs an all-round player, skilled in various positions.
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