allaround

all-a·round

[awl-uh-round]
adjective
1.
able to do many things; versatile: an all-around player.
2.
broadly applicable; not specialized: an all-around education.
3.
inclusive; comprehensive; complete: an all-around failure.
Also, all-round.


Origin:
1720–30

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all-around
 
adj
(prenominal) the US equivalent of all-round

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Allaround is always a great word to know.
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a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
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