over

1 of 5

adverb

ˈō-vər

: across a barrier or intervening (see intervene sense 4) space

especially : across the goal line in football

threw the ball over

: forward beyond an edge or brink and often down

wandered too near the cliff and fell over

: across the brim

soup boiled over

: so as to bring the underside up

turned his cards over

: from a vertical to a prone or inclined position

knocked the lamp over

: from one person or side to another

hand it over

: across

got his point over

: to one's home

invite some friends over

: on the other side of an intervening (see intervene sense 4) space

the next town over

: to agreement or concord

won them over

a(1)

: beyond some quantity, limit, or norm often by a specified amount or to a specified degree

show ran a minute over

(2)

: in an excessive manner : inordinately

over-conservative traditionalists—

John Arlott

: till a later time (such as the next day) : overnight

stay over

sleep over

: above

The plane was directly over.

: so as to cover the whole surface

windows boarded over

—used on a two-way radio circuit to indicate that a message is complete and a reply is expected

: through

read it over

also : in an intensive or comprehensive manner

talked the matter over with his wife

: once more : again

do it over

Let's start over from the beginning.

over

2 of 5

preposition

—used as a function word to indicate motion or situation in a position higher than or above another

towered over his motherflew over the lakerode over the old Roman road

—used as a function word to indicate the possession of authority, power, or jurisdiction in regard to some thing or person

respected those over him

—used as a function word to indicate superiority, advantage, or preference

a big lead over the others

—used as a function word to indicate one that is overcome, circumvented, or disregarded

passed over the governor's veto

: more than

cost over $5

: above sense 4

—used as a function word to indicate position upon or movement down upon

laid a blanket over the childhit him over the head

b(1)

: all through or throughout

showed me over the house

went over his notes

(2)

—used as a function word connecting one mathematical set and another whose elements are coefficients or values of parameters used to form elements of the first set

polynomials over the field of real numbers

—used as a function word to indicate a particular medium or channel of communication

over the radio

—used as a function word to indicate position on or motion to the other side or beyond

lives over the wayfell over the edge

: past or beyond (something) : done with and no longer experiencing

On that day Lily was over the worst of the fever, and he had been able to tell Mrs. Dale that he did not think that she was now in danger.—

Anthony Trollope

: no longer interested in or concerned about (someone or something)

… she had already filed New York State paperwork for a legal separation and was constantly on the phone with her new, non-Catholic, nonmusical boyfriend in Manhattan, reassuring him, every day, that she was so, so over Stephen.—

Jonathan Franzen

I think I'm over "It's a Wonderful Life," at least for this year. Fortunately, there is another classic Jimmy Stewart Christmas film to enjoy.—

Jay Powell

: throughout, during

over the past 25 years

: until the end of

stay over Sunday

—used as a function word to indicate an object of solicitude, interest, consideration, or reference

the Lord watches over his own

—used as a function word to indicate the object of an expressed or implied occupation, activity, or concern

trouble over moneymet with advisers over lunch

over

3 of 5

adjective

: upper, higher

: outer, covering

: excessive

over imagination

: not used up : remaining

something over to provide for unusual requirements—

J. A. Todd

: having or showing an excess or surplus

: being at an end

the day is over

: fried on both sides

ordered two eggs over

: no longer current, popular, or fashionable

Over nearly two decades, the once funky Savoy has quietly grown up in SoHo. But as the fickle glitterati have begun to spurn the area for being "so over," Savoy has only gotten more self-assured.—

Gourmet

over

4 of 5

verb

overed; overing ˈō-və-riŋ How to pronounce over (audio)

ˈōv-riŋ

transitive verb

: to leap over

over-

5 of 5

prefix

: so as to exceed or surpass

overachieve

: excessive

overstimulation

: to an excessive degree

overthin

Example Sentences

Adverb The wall's too high for us to climb over. We came to a stream and jumped over. She leaned over and kissed him. She knocked over the lamp. A couple of trees fell over during the storm. The baby rolled over onto his stomach. Preposition The sun's coming up over the mountain. She looked at him over the top of her glasses. Their balcony looks out over the city. He looked over the fence. A plane was flying low over the trees. The meat was cooked over an open fire. She slung the bag over her shoulder. His hat was pulled low over his eyes. Throw the rocks over the side of the boat. He fell over the cliff's edge. Adjective When is this class over? And before we knew it, the storm was over. When it's over, it's over. You don't get a second chance. See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Adverb

Once Irving requested a trade last week – a move born out of Brooklyn’s justifiable hesitation to give him a long-term deal – the superteam experiment was over. —

Dan Wolken, USA TODAY, 10 Feb. 2023 The wait is over—Howard County’s 13th high school in Jessup will bear the name Guilford Park High School, the board of education voted unanimously Thursday. —

Ethan Ehrenhaft, Baltimore Sun, 9 Feb. 2023 Their mission — to build a better state for trans and nonbinary Oklahomans —wasn’t over, Turner said. —

Jacob Fulton And, BostonGlobe.com, 9 Feb. 2023 The Grammy Awards are over, but music events continue at the Grammy Museum at L.A. Live. —

David L. Coddoncontributor, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Feb. 2023 While Paramount hasn't divulged much about season 5, and neither has the cast, Costner confirmed that the fight for land is far from over for the Duttons. —

Samantha Stutsman, Peoplemag, 7 Feb. 2023 All signs indicate that supply chain shortages are far from over. —

Robin Gagnon, Forbes, 6 Feb. 2023 Got to continue to build and grow, and the season is far from over. —

Chris Fedor, cleveland, 31 Jan. 2023 And since the war is far from over, there will probably be many more documentaries such as this one to come. —

Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Jan. 2023

Preposition

An over-the-counter solution to nasal congestion that Dr. Breus recommends nasal dilators, one of his preferred methods of opening the nasal airway. —

Jaclyn Smock, Allure, 10 Feb. 2023 Watch on cable or free with an over-the-air antenna. —

Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 10 Feb. 2023 With its six restaurants, six bars, and two pools on board — plus plenty of over-the-top hotel amenities — The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection’s Evrima is basically an all-inclusive luxury resort at sea. —

Maya Kachroo-levine, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2023 However, eye drops from EzriCare, a preservative-free, over-the-counter (OTC) product, were the most common. —

Alyssa Hui, Verywell Health, 9 Feb. 2023 Two over-the-counter sedating antihistamine medications also were found in the driver’s blood, according to the report. —

Tom Krisher, Fortune, 9 Feb. 2023 This arrives at a troubling time when antisemitism is on the rise, with the Anti-Defamation League noting a 34% year-over-year increase in antisemitic incidents (assault, harassment and vandalism) in America in 2021. —

Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 9 Feb. 2023 Marina Larroudé, cofounder of the high-end shoe label, and jewelry designer Jennifer Fisher teamed up for a range of over-the-knee leather boots that make any street feel like a catwalk – but with comfort. —

People Staff, Peoplemag, 9 Feb. 2023 And Starz subscribers are up 2.8 percent year-over-year, when factoring seven international markets that the premium platform is exiting. —

Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Feb. 2023

Adjective

One of the biggest problems is the over classification of documents. —

Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 20 Jan. 2023 If all-over pattern isn’t quite your thing, take a cue from design duo Nickey Kehoe and opt for sweeping curtains with an ornate border, as seen here in star chef Suzanne Goin’s Los Angeles home. —

Anna Fixsen, ELLE Decor, 20 Dec. 2022 Work on the over one-minute video began shortly after the first protestor executions, and sprung, in part, from conversations between Najafi and a Ukrainian organizer and friend coordinating for #ArmUkraineNow. —

Abbey White, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Jan. 2023 Doubling as an all-over face primer, e.l.f.'s Putty Primer makes eyeshadow glow. —

Jacqueline Saguin, Good Housekeeping, 14 Dec. 2022 The moneyline and spread are too close for a confident pick, but the over 49.5 points could be the play. —

Chris Ilenstine, Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 2023 Layering is the key to staying super warm when braving a 15-minute trek across campus while avoiding sweating to death in your over-heated classroom. —

Hannah Oh, Seventeen, 9 Dec. 2022 His constant irritation with his dysfunctional but endearing family often seems like an over exaggeration of comic proportions, which means his performance adds an extra layer of humor to most of his scenes. —

Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 6 Dec. 2022 The film is set in a future ravaged by a mysterious pandemic caused by the over dependence of mankind on technology. —

Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 6 Dec. 2022

Verb

He's edged out by Jack Ma, founder of the e-commerce firm Alibaba and China's second-richest person, who saw his net worth grow by $3 billion to over $41 billion in the same period. —

Grady Mcgregor, Fortune, 27 May 2020 Combining salt with other seasonings, like herbs and spices, can also help reduce the need to over sprinkle. —

Cynthia Sass, Mph, Health.com, 6 Apr. 2020 Polar Bear Nylon Solar Backpack Light, simple to carry, difficult to over pack and insulated enough for a full day at the beach, this might be the perfect backpack cooler. —

Christine Ryan, New York Times, 10 Aug. 2019 Since then, the number of cases has exploded to over a quarter of a million. —

Osita Nwanevu, The New Republic, 3 Apr. 2020 The trade imbalance will only get worse, the ASMI report said, as Russia aims to nearly double the value of its global seafood exports by 2024 to over $8 billion. —

Anchorage Daily News, 18 Feb. 2020 The president’s legal team has 24 hours to over a three-day period to give its case. —

Kerry Picket, Washington Examiner, 24 Jan. 2020 Stir flour mixture into sugar mixture until just combined, being careful not to over mix. —

Darlene, Detroit Free Press, 19 Oct. 2019 One area overs parts of Chilton and extreme southern Shelby counties. —

Leigh Morgan, al, 31 Oct. 2019 See More

Phrases Containing over

Kids Definition

over

1 of 4 adverb

ˈō-vər

: across a barrier or space

fly over to London

: in a direction down or forward and down

fell over

: across the brim

soup boiled over

: so as to bring the underside up

turned his cards over

: from one person or side to another

hand it over

: to one's home

ask them over

: at a distance from a certain point

two streets over

: to agreement

won them over

: across entry 1 sense 3

got their point over

: beyond a limit

the show ran a minute over

: more than needed : too many or too much

over fond of food

: till a later time (as the next day) : overnight

stay over

sleep over

: so as to cover the whole surface

windows boarded over

—used in a two-way radio transmission to indicate that a message is complete and a reply is expected

: through entry 2 sense 2a

read it over

: once more : again

do it over

over

2 of 4 preposition

ˌō-vər,

ˈō-

: higher than : above

towered over my mother

flew over the lake

: above in authority, power, or worth

respected those over us

: in front of : ahead of, beyond

a big lead over the others

: more than

cost over $5

: down upon especially so as to cover

laid a blanket over the child

: all through or throughout

all over town

went over her notes

: on or along the surface of

over the road

: across entry 2 sense 1

jump over a stream

: to or on the other side of

climb over the fence

: down from : off

fell over the edge

: during

over the past 25 years

—used to indicate an object of concern

trouble over money

: by means of

heard the news over the radio

over

3 of 4 adjective

ˈō-vər,

ˌō-

: having or being more than is needed or expected

the balance was $3 over

: brought or having come to an end

the day is over

over-

4 of 4 prefix

: so as to be greater, better, or stronger than

: so as to be too much or too great

Words from over-

overabundance, overabundant, overambitious, overanxious, overbake, overbold, overburden, overcareful, overcautious, overcomplicate, overcomplicated, overconfidence, overconfident, overconfidently, overconscientious, overcook, overcount, overcritical, overdecorate, overdependence, overdependent, overdramatic, overeager, overeagerness, overemphasis, overemphasize, overenthusiastic, overexaggerate, overexaggeration, overexcite, overexcited, overexert, overexertion, overfamiliar, overfat, overfertilization, overgenerous, overhasty, overheat, overindulge, overindulgence, overindulgent, overlarge, overload, overlong, overmodest, overnice, overpay, overpayment, overpopulate, overpopulation, overpraise, overproduce, overproduction, overprotect, overprotection, overprotective, overprotectiveness, overreact, overreaction, overrefined, overrefinement, oversensitive, oversensitiveness, oversensitivity, overspecialization, overspecialize, overstuff, oversubtle, oversuspicious, overtax, overtaxation, overtip, overtired, overtrain, overwater, overwind, overwithhold, overzealous, overzealousness

单词	over
释义	over 1 of 5 adverb ˈō-vər 1 a : across a barrier or intervening (see intervene sense 4) space especially : across the goal line in football threw the ball over b : forward beyond an edge or brink and often down wandered too near the cliff and fell over c : across the brim soup boiled over d : so as to bring the underside up turned his cards over e : from a vertical to a prone or inclined position knocked the lamp over f : from one person or side to another hand it over g : across got his point over h : to one's home invite some friends over i : on the other side of an intervening (see intervene sense 4) space the next town over j : to agreement or concord won them over 2 a(1) : beyond some quantity, limit, or norm often by a specified amount or to a specified degree show ran a minute over (2) : in an excessive manner : inordinately over-conservative traditionalists—John Arlott b : till a later time (such as the next day) : overnight stay over sleep over 3 a : above The plane was directly over. b : so as to cover the whole surface windows boarded over 4 —used on a two-way radio circuit to indicate that a message is complete and a reply is expected 5 a : through read it over also : in an intensive or comprehensive manner talked the matter over with his wife b : once more : again do it over Let's start over from the beginning. over 2 of 5 preposition 1 —used as a function word to indicate motion or situation in a position higher than or above another towered over his motherflew over the lakerode over the old Roman road 2 a —used as a function word to indicate the possession of authority, power, or jurisdiction in regard to some thing or person respected those over him b —used as a function word to indicate superiority, advantage, or preference a big lead over the others c —used as a function word to indicate one that is overcome, circumvented, or disregarded passed over the governor's veto 3 a : more than cost over $5 b : above sense 4 4 a —used as a function word to indicate position upon or movement down upon laid a blanket over the childhit him over the head b(1) : all through or throughout showed me over the house went over his notes (2) —used as a function word connecting one mathematical set and another whose elements are coefficients or values of parameters used to form elements of the first set polynomials over the field of real numbers c —used as a function word to indicate a particular medium or channel of communication over the radio 5 a —used as a function word to indicate position on or motion to the other side or beyond lives over the wayfell over the edge b : past or beyond (something) : done with and no longer experiencing On that day Lily was over the worst of the fever, and he had been able to tell Mrs. Dale that he did not think that she was now in danger.—Anthony Trollope c : no longer interested in or concerned about (someone or something) … she had already filed New York State paperwork for a legal separation and was constantly on the phone with her new, non-Catholic, nonmusical boyfriend in Manhattan, reassuring him, every day, that she was so, so over Stephen.—Jonathan Franzen I think I'm over "It's a Wonderful Life," at least for this year. Fortunately, there is another classic Jimmy Stewart Christmas film to enjoy.—Jay Powell 6 a : throughout, during over the past 25 years b : until the end of stay over Sunday 7 a —used as a function word to indicate an object of solicitude, interest, consideration, or reference the Lord watches over his own b —used as a function word to indicate the object of an expressed or implied occupation, activity, or concern trouble over moneymet with advisers over lunch over 3 of 5 adjective 1 a : upper, higher b : outer, covering c : excessive over imagination 2 a : not used up : remaining something over to provide for unusual requirements—J. A. Todd b : having or showing an excess or surplus 3 : being at an end the day is over 4 : fried on both sides ordered two eggs over 5 : no longer current, popular, or fashionable Over nearly two decades, the once funky Savoy has quietly grown up in SoHo. But as the fickle glitterati have begun to spurn the area for being "so over," Savoy has only gotten more self-assured.—Gourmet over 4 of 5 verb overed; overing ˈō-və-riŋ ˈōv-riŋ transitive verb : to leap over over- 5 of 5 prefix 1 : so as to exceed or surpass overachieve 2 : excessive overstimulation 3 : to an excessive degree overthin Phrases over easy : fried on one side then turned and fried lightly on the other side eggs over easy Synonyms Adverb across athwart through Preposition above Adjective complete completed concluded done down ended finished over with terminated through up See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Adverb The wall's too high for us to climb over. We came to a stream and jumped over. She leaned over and kissed him. She knocked over the lamp. A couple of trees fell over during the storm. The baby rolled over onto his stomach. Preposition The sun's coming up over the mountain. She looked at him over the top of her glasses. Their balcony looks out over the city. He looked over the fence. A plane was flying low over the trees. The meat was cooked over an open fire. She slung the bag over her shoulder. His hat was pulled low over his eyes. Throw the rocks over the side of the boat. He fell over the cliff's edge. Adjective When is this class over? And before we knew it, the storm was over. When it's over, it's over. You don't get a second chance. See More Recent Examples on the Web Adverb Once Irving requested a trade last week – a move born out of Brooklyn’s justifiable hesitation to give him a long-term deal – the superteam experiment was over. —Dan Wolken, USA TODAY, 10 Feb. 2023 The wait is over—Howard County’s 13th high school in Jessup will bear the name Guilford Park High School, the board of education voted unanimously Thursday. —Ethan Ehrenhaft, Baltimore Sun, 9 Feb. 2023 Their mission — to build a better state for trans and nonbinary Oklahomans —wasn’t over, Turner said. —Jacob Fulton And, BostonGlobe.com, 9 Feb. 2023 The Grammy Awards are over, but music events continue at the Grammy Museum at L.A. Live. —David L. Coddoncontributor, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Feb. 2023 While Paramount hasn't divulged much about season 5, and neither has the cast, Costner confirmed that the fight for land is far from over for the Duttons. —Samantha Stutsman, Peoplemag, 7 Feb. 2023 All signs indicate that supply chain shortages are far from over. —Robin Gagnon, Forbes, 6 Feb. 2023 Got to continue to build and grow, and the season is far from over. —Chris Fedor, cleveland, 31 Jan. 2023 And since the war is far from over, there will probably be many more documentaries such as this one to come. —Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Jan. 2023 Preposition An over-the-counter solution to nasal congestion that Dr. Breus recommends nasal dilators, one of his preferred methods of opening the nasal airway. —Jaclyn Smock, Allure, 10 Feb. 2023 Watch on cable or free with an over-the-air antenna. —Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 10 Feb. 2023 With its six restaurants, six bars, and two pools on board — plus plenty of over-the-top hotel amenities — The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection’s Evrima is basically an all-inclusive luxury resort at sea. —Maya Kachroo-levine, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2023 However, eye drops from EzriCare, a preservative-free, over-the-counter (OTC) product, were the most common. —Alyssa Hui, Verywell Health, 9 Feb. 2023 Two over-the-counter sedating antihistamine medications also were found in the driver’s blood, according to the report. —Tom Krisher, Fortune, 9 Feb. 2023 This arrives at a troubling time when antisemitism is on the rise, with the Anti-Defamation League noting a 34% year-over-year increase in antisemitic incidents (assault, harassment and vandalism) in America in 2021. —Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 9 Feb. 2023 Marina Larroudé, cofounder of the high-end shoe label, and jewelry designer Jennifer Fisher teamed up for a range of over-the-knee leather boots that make any street feel like a catwalk – but with comfort. —People Staff, Peoplemag, 9 Feb. 2023 And Starz subscribers are up 2.8 percent year-over-year, when factoring seven international markets that the premium platform is exiting. —Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Feb. 2023 Adjective One of the biggest problems is the over classification of documents. —Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 20 Jan. 2023 If all-over pattern isn’t quite your thing, take a cue from design duo Nickey Kehoe and opt for sweeping curtains with an ornate border, as seen here in star chef Suzanne Goin’s Los Angeles home. —Anna Fixsen, ELLE Decor, 20 Dec. 2022 Work on the over one-minute video began shortly after the first protestor executions, and sprung, in part, from conversations between Najafi and a Ukrainian organizer and friend coordinating for #ArmUkraineNow. —Abbey White, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Jan. 2023 Doubling as an all-over face primer, e.l.f.'s Putty Primer makes eyeshadow glow. —Jacqueline Saguin, Good Housekeeping, 14 Dec. 2022 The moneyline and spread are too close for a confident pick, but the over 49.5 points could be the play. —Chris Ilenstine, Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 2023 Layering is the key to staying super warm when braving a 15-minute trek across campus while avoiding sweating to death in your over-heated classroom. —Hannah Oh, Seventeen, 9 Dec. 2022 His constant irritation with his dysfunctional but endearing family often seems like an over exaggeration of comic proportions, which means his performance adds an extra layer of humor to most of his scenes. —Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 6 Dec. 2022 The film is set in a future ravaged by a mysterious pandemic caused by the over dependence of mankind on technology. —Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 6 Dec. 2022 Verb He's edged out by Jack Ma, founder of the e-commerce firm Alibaba and China's second-richest person, who saw his net worth grow by $3 billion to over $41 billion in the same period. —Grady Mcgregor, Fortune, 27 May 2020 Combining salt with other seasonings, like herbs and spices, can also help reduce the need to over sprinkle. —Cynthia Sass, Mph, Health.com, 6 Apr. 2020 Polar Bear Nylon Solar Backpack Light, simple to carry, difficult to over pack and insulated enough for a full day at the beach, this might be the perfect backpack cooler. —Christine Ryan, New York Times, 10 Aug. 2019 Since then, the number of cases has exploded to over a quarter of a million. —Osita Nwanevu, The New Republic, 3 Apr. 2020 The trade imbalance will only get worse, the ASMI report said, as Russia aims to nearly double the value of its global seafood exports by 2024 to over $8 billion. —Anchorage Daily News, 18 Feb. 2020 The president’s legal team has 24 hours to over a three-day period to give its case. —Kerry Picket, Washington Examiner, 24 Jan. 2020 Stir flour mixture into sugar mixture until just combined, being careful not to over mix. —Darlene, Detroit Free Press, 19 Oct. 2019 One area overs parts of Chilton and extreme southern Shelby counties. —Leigh Morgan, al, 31 Oct. 2019 See More Word History Etymology Adverb, Preposition, Adjective, and Verb Middle English, adverb & preposition, from Old English ofer; akin to Old High German ubar (preposition) above, beyond, over, Latin super, Greek hyper First Known Use Adverb before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Preposition before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Adjective before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Verb 1837, in the meaning defined above Phrases Containing over all over the map all over the shop all over the lot carry over bowl over boil over blow over bind over a rap on/over/across the knuckles a roof over one's head cast a pall on/over carry over into/to cast/run one's eye over change over to change (something) over to check over chew over come over comb-over cross over come over to cry over spilled milk do-over deliver over to fall over backward fall all over oneself gloss over give over to give over get (something) over with get over fuss over get one's leg over fall over oneself go over go over big go over/through (something) with a fine-tooth comb give (someone or something) a/the once-over go over like a lead balloon go to the stake for/over go over someone's head hand over fist hand over have (something) written all over it have over have/take precedence over have it over haul/rake (someone) over the coals ice over/up hold over keep a close watch over keel over kick over kick over the traces lay over knock over like death warmed over look over lose sleep over lord it over make over mind over matter moon over mouse over not look a day over once-over over/through the ether over and over over and above over budget over and over again over easy over one's head over the edge over one's dead body over-the-hill over the hump over the long haul over the short term over the short run over the long run over the years over the way paper over pore over plaster over pave over pay over the odds over with pass over pull over preside over pull the wool over one's eyes put (oneself) over as (something) puzzle over pull the wool over someone's eyes put (something) over on (someone) read over run over see over roll over roll-over arm skate over/around sign over slobber over sweat over splash across/over smooth over start over stay over think over talk over swing over take over tide over think things over throw over tower above/over tip over turn over a new leaf turn over walk over turn (something) over in one's mind turn over to twice over when hell freezes over well over voice-over warmed-over Voice over Internet Protocol wash over watch over win over work over you could have knocked me over with a feather all over the joint crossing-over head over heels lie over over against it ain't over until/till the fat lady sings deliver over into look over one's shoulder a question mark over going-over all over the place all over jump all over mess over hung over over the top over the counter over the odds rap (someone) on/over/across the knuckles paint over slave over a hot stove rake over given over to over-prepared the (whole) world over hash over shove over over the limit over the phone over the transom put over paper over the cracks written all over someone's face bend over backwards unfussed-over pick over tick over lean over backward over a barrel over the long term over the moon over and done with bend over backward See More all over the map all over the shop all over the lot carry over bowl over boil over blow over bind over a rap on/over/across the knuckles a roof over one's head cast a pall on/over carry over into/to cast/run one's eye over change over to change (something) over to check over chew over come over comb-over cross over come over to cry over spilled milk do-over deliver over to fall over backward fall all over oneself gloss over give over to give over get (something) over with get over fuss over get one's leg over fall over oneself go over go over big go over/through (something) with a fine-tooth comb give (someone or something) a/the once-over go over like a lead balloon go to the stake for/over go over someone's head hand over fist hand over have (something) written all over it have over have/take precedence over have it over haul/rake (someone) over the coals ice over/up hold over keep a close watch over keel over kick over kick over the traces lay over knock over like death warmed over look over lose sleep over lord it over make over mind over matter moon over mouse over not look a day over once-over over/through the ether over and over over and above over budget over and over again over easy over one's head over the edge over one's dead body over-the-hill over the hump over the long haul over the short term over the short run over the long run over the years over the way paper over pore over plaster over pave over pay over the odds over with pass over pull over preside over pull the wool over one's eyes put (oneself) over as (something) puzzle over pull the wool over someone's eyes put (something) over on (someone) read over run over see over roll over roll-over arm skate over/around sign over slobber over sweat over splash across/over smooth over start over stay over think over talk over swing over take over tide over think things over throw over tower above/over tip over turn over a new leaf turn over walk over turn (something) over in one's mind turn over to twice over when hell freezes over well over voice-over warmed-over Voice over Internet Protocol wash over watch over win over work over you could have knocked me over with a feather all over the joint crossing-over head over heels lie over over against it ain't over until/till the fat lady sings deliver over into look over one's shoulder a question mark over going-over all over the place all over jump all over mess over hung over over the top over the counter over the odds rap (someone) on/over/across the knuckles paint over slave over a hot stove rake over given over to over-prepared the (whole) world over hash over shove over over the limit over the phone over the transom put over paper over the cracks written all over someone's face bend over backwards unfussed-over pick over tick over lean over backward over a barrel over the long term over the moon over and done with bend over backward See More Kids Definition over 1 of 4 adverb ˈō-vər 1 a : across a barrier or space fly over to London b : in a direction down or forward and down fell over c : across the brim soup boiled over d : so as to bring the underside up turned his cards over e : from one person or side to another hand it over f : to one's home ask them over g : at a distance from a certain point two streets over h : to agreement won them over 2 : across entry 1 sense 3 got their point over 3 a : beyond a limit the show ran a minute over b : more than needed : too many or too much over fond of food c : till a later time (as the next day) : overnight stay over sleep over 4 : so as to cover the whole surface windows boarded over 5 —used in a two-way radio transmission to indicate that a message is complete and a reply is expected 6 a : through entry 2 sense 2a read it over b : once more : again do it over over 2 of 4 preposition ˌō-vər, ˈō- 1 : higher than : above towered over my mother flew over the lake 2 a : above in authority, power, or worth respected those over us b : in front of : ahead of, beyond a big lead over the others 3 : more than cost over $5 4 a : down upon especially so as to cover laid a blanket over the child b : all through or throughout all over town went over her notes c : on or along the surface of over the road 5 a : across entry 2 sense 1 jump over a stream b : to or on the other side of climb over the fence c : down from : off fell over the edge 6 : during over the past 25 years 7 —used to indicate an object of concern trouble over money 8 : by means of heard the news over the radio over 3 of 4 adjective ˈō-vər, ˌō- 1 : having or being more than is needed or expected the balance was $3 over 2 : brought or having come to an end the day is over over- 4 of 4 prefix 1 : so as to be greater, better, or stronger than 2 : so as to be too much or too great Words from over- overabundance, overabundant, overambitious, overanxious, overbake, overbold, overburden, overcareful, overcautious, overcomplicate, overcomplicated, overconfidence, overconfident, overconfidently, overconscientious, overcook, overcount, overcritical, overdecorate, overdependence, overdependent, overdramatic, overeager, overeagerness, overemphasis, overemphasize, overenthusiastic, overexaggerate, overexaggeration, overexcite, overexcited, overexert, overexertion, overfamiliar, overfat, overfertilization, overgenerous, overhasty, overheat, overindulge, overindulgence, overindulgent, overlarge, overload, overlong, overmodest, overnice, overpay, overpayment, overpopulate, overpopulation, overpraise, overproduce, overproduction, overprotect, overprotection, overprotective, overprotectiveness, overreact, overreaction, overrefined, overrefinement, oversensitive, oversensitiveness, oversensitivity, overspecialization, overspecialize, overstuff, oversubtle, oversuspicious, overtax, overtaxation, overtip, overtired, overtrain, overwater, overwind, overwithhold, overzealous, overzealousness Legal Definition over adjective : based on the termination or failure of a prior estate a limitation over see also gift over at gift over 1 of 3 preposition 1 as in above higher than the boy towered over his siblings Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance above atop Antonyms & Near Antonyms under beneath below underneath 2 as in during in the course of the students learned a lot over the summer Synonyms & Similar Words during throughout through amid by pending amidst 3 as in past on or to the farther side of peered over the wall Synonyms & Similar Words past beyond outside on the far side of Antonyms & Near Antonyms inside 4 as in across to the opposite side of hopped over the dropped ball Synonyms & Similar Words across around through past round athwart beyond 5 as in around in random positions within the boundaries of marbles scattered all over the room Synonyms & Similar Words around across throughout about on through round over 2 of 3 adverb 1 as in through from one side to the other of an intervening space let's swim over to that island Synonyms & Similar Words across through clear athwart 2 as in again yet another time several executives missed the presentation and would like you to do it over for them later this afternoon Synonyms & Similar Words again constantly anew afresh continuously forever repeatedly incessantly endlessly de novo frequently consistently often continually invariably ever perpetually always evermore unfailingly oft oftentimes newly freshly recurrently ofttimes Antonyms & Near Antonyms never little rarely seldom infrequently sometimes intermittently occasionally unusually sporadically periodically nevermore ne'er See More 3 as in upwards to or in a higher place I heard the noise and was startled to discover that the plane was directly over Synonyms & Similar Words upwards overhead above upward aloft skyward Antonyms & Near Antonyms beneath below under underneath 4 as in throughout from beginning to end read it over until you understand it thoroughly Synonyms & Similar Words through around throughout round 5 as in down toward or in a lower position the baby toddled two steps and then fell over Synonyms & Similar Words down downward downwards below downstairs low downhill facedown downgrade Antonyms & Near Antonyms up upwards upward upwardly aloft over 3 of 3 adjective as in up brought or having come to an end the play is over now Synonyms & Similar Words up done through down finished completed ended complete over with concluded terminated out of hand accomplished out of the way defunct achieved realized attained extinct obsolete expired compassed dead kaput kaputt Antonyms & Near Antonyms ongoing continuing unfinished incomplete undone uncompleted
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