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Synonyms for all things considered

  • adverb

Most common

all told by and large generally as a rule

Synonyms by meaning

Adverb

1. By and large — generally speaking; in terms of the big picture

all in all, by and large, all told, generally, as a rule, mostly, mainly, altogether, broadly, predominantly, chiefly

2. Considering — given the constraints of the situation; relative to what would have been understandable

considering informal, otherwise, nevertheless

3. Actually — despite possible indications to the contrary

actually, overall

Definitions

  1. adv. 1

    Generally speaking; in terms of the big picture.

    Of course some areas are more dangerous than others, but all things considered Glasgow is quite a safe place to live.

  2. adv. 2

    Despite possible indications to the contrary.

    Though only a few people attended the premiere, all things considered the play was rather a success.

  3. adv. 3

    Given the constraints of the situation; relative to what would have been understandable.

    Although rationing was strict, they had a couple of chickens and a vegetable patch and they ate well, all things considered.

Example sentences

  • generally Generally speaking, Westerners don't eat fish raw.

By length

6 letters
mostly2, mainly2
7 letters
overall3, broadly2, chiefly2
8 letters
actually4
9 letters
generally4, otherwise3
10 letters
altogether4
11 letters
considering4
12 letters
nevertheless4
13 letters
predominantly5

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (mostly2 = 2 syllables).

In other languages

Français
tout bien considéré