(also used in adverb or preposition form) Finished or having been brought to an end
(of time or event, also as preposition) During an entire period
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(also used in adverb or preposition form) Finished or having been brought to an end
“Everyone went home after the party was over.”
Belonging to or forming the outer surface or structure of something
Being in excess
Without hope or prospect of completion, success, or survival
Unreasonable or inappropriate in magnitude
At, on, in or to a higher place
“The plane flew directly over.”
From one position or state to another
“You can use this bridge to walk over to the other side of the river.”
Again, once more
“I had to do my assignment over after my computer crashed.”
From start to finish
“He says he will need to think it over before making a decision.”
Towards a (lower) place or position
“I accidentally knocked the bottle which then fell over.”
Remaining, or in addition
“There were three for each of us, and one over.”
To the greatest degree
(of time or event, also as preposition) During an entire period
On the top of
From or to a place
At a distance away
Everywhere throughout a given area or region
Physically upside down
On account of
Greater than, or in excess of
“The shores of these islands are often sandy but temperatures over thirty degrees are rare.”
Throughout the extent of (an area or space) within the given boundaries of
“The villa's balcony looks over the sandy beaches outside.”
Extending directly upwards from
“We heard the flock of shadowy birds over our heads, cawing loudly.”
Higher in rank than
“John had two levels of management over him.”
On the subject of
“There has been a significant amount of debate over this contentious issue.”
During the course of
“We spent a lot of time lounging by the beach over the summer.”
In such a way as to cover
“Any decent house should have a sturdy roof over it.”
In preference to
“I would prefer a nice, juicy steak over a salad.”
In spite of
“We triumphed over the adversities that we faced.”
While using, especially while consuming
“We discussed the matter over a few drinks.”
(mathematics) Divided by
“Six over two equals three over one.”
To be finished or done with
“I am over arguing with you!”
A surplus amount
“An over of tax offsets would presumably be added to the amount of the assessment.”
To jump, leap or spring over something
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