Britannica Dictionary definition of OVER
1
:
in an upward and forward direction across something
2
a
:
downward from an upright position
b
:
downward to a flat or horizontal position
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She knocked over the lamp.
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He tripped and fell over. [=down]
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A couple of trees fell over during the storm.
3
:
so that the bottom or opposite side is on top
4
a
:
from one place to another place
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We sent over a card and a basket of fruit.
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The teacher called the three girls over.
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Come over here. I need to talk to you.
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I'm flying over to London this afternoon.
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He ran over to his neighbor's house to see what was going on.
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Let's head over to the cafeteria.
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I'll be right over.
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Could you move over a little, please? I need some more space.
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Do you want to come over to my place?
c
:
in a particular place
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Their house is two streets over (from here).
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They're building a new library over by the high school.
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Who's that man over by the door?
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It's summer now over in Australia.
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I grew up in the next town over. [=the town that is next to this town]
5
:
from one person or group to another
—
often used figuratively
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After years of supporting the Democrats, she suddenly went over to the Republican side.
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He's gone over to the opposition.
6
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more than an expected or stated amount or number
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The show ran a minute over. = The show ran over by a minute.
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The condition is most common in women 65 and over.
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Children eight and over [=children who are eight years old and older] may participate in the contest.
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At this restaurant, parties of six or over will have a 20 percent gratuity added to their bill.
8
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during or throughout a period of time
:
until a later time (such as the next day)
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Do you have enough money to tide you over?
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Feel free to stay over [=overnight] if you don't want to drive home tonight.
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Mom, can I sleep over [=can I spend the night] at Carrie's house?
9
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so as to cover the entire surface of something
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The sky had clouded over [=it had become covered with clouds], and it was beginning to rain.
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The empty house's windows had been boarded over several years ago.
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He's become famous the world over. [=throughout the world]
10
a
:
in a complete and thorough way
b
:
from the beginning to the end
11
a
chiefly US
:
one more time
:
again
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You've done it wrong. Do it over.
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Let's start over (again) from the beginning.
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He lost the computer file and had to do his assignment over.
b
—
used to say how many times something is done or repeated
c
—
used to say that something is done or happens repeatedly
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She became a millionaire many times over. [=she earned many millions of dollars]
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I remind him over and over (again) not to leave the door open.
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Say the lines over and over until you have memorized them.
12
—
used when talking on a radio to show that a message is complete
over (and done) with
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finished or completed
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Don't worry. The operation will be over with before you know it.
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I'd like to get this over with as soon as possible.
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No one wants to be here, so let's just get this meeting over with.
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I'm just glad to have the test over and done with.
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The past is over and done with.
2
over
/ˈoʊvɚ/
preposition
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over
/ˈoʊvɚ/
preposition
Britannica Dictionary definition of OVER
1
:
from, to, or at a place that is higher than (someone or something)
:
above
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The sun's coming up over the mountain.
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She looked at him over the top of her glasses.
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He stood over me [=he stood near me while I was sitting, kneeling, etc.] and asked what I was doing.
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Their balcony looks out over the city.
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He looked over the fence.
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A plane was flying low over the trees.
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The meat was cooked over an open fire.
2
:
on top of (something)
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Someone hit him over [=on] the head with a rock.
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She slung the bag over her shoulder.
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They served grilled chicken breast over [=on] a bed of rice.
:
so as to cover (something)
3
:
beyond and down from (something)
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Throw the rocks over the side of the boat.
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He fell over the cliff's edge.
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She knocked the glass over the edge of the table.
4
a
:
from one side to the other side of (something or someone)
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We've just crossed over the border into Canada.
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walking over [=across] a bridge
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Excuse me, I need to reach over you to get the salt.
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Tomato vines grew up and over the fence.
b
:
upward and across (something)
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We both jumped over the stream.
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They couldn't climb over the wall, so they dug a hole under/underneath it.
c
:
on the other side of (something)
5
:
in the direction of (something)
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Hey, look over there!
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We're over here!
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those trees over yonder
6
:
more than (a specified number or amount)
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I've been waiting for over an hour.
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We haven't seen each other in over a year.
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The condition is most common in women over 65.
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It was really hot yesterday. It must have been over 100 degrees.
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They had over 300 people at their wedding.
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That car costs well over [=much more than] $50,000.
7
—
used to say that a person or thing is better than (someone or something else)
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The new model has several advantages over the old one.
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This is a big improvement over our last apartment.
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I would choose you over any other woman in the world.
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She now has a two-minute lead over [=she is two minutes ahead of] the other runners.
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When it comes to creative thinking, humans have it over [=are better than] computers. = When it comes to creative thinking, humans have the advantage over computers.
8
:
in a position of power and authority that allows a person or thing to control (someone or something)
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We must respect those over us.
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The vice president presides over every meeting.
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She should be given more authority over her staff.
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We have no control over the situation.
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countries that hold power over their neighbors
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In this case, federal law takes precedence over state law.
9
a
:
so as to cover the surface of (something)
b
:
in every part of (a place)
10
:
throughout or during (a particular amount of time)
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I'll think about it over the weekend and give you my answer on Monday.
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He has accomplished many remarkable things over the course of his career.
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The festival is spread (out) over three days.
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happening/occurring/developing over a period of 20 years
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Over the past 25 years, she has been a valuable asset to our company.
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I've come to understand him better over the years.
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Over time, the paper begins to turn yellow and brittle.
11
:
by using (a radio, television, computer, etc.)
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I heard it over [=on] the radio.
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We spoke over the phone just yesterday.
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sending messages over the Internet
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The game was broadcast over the air/airwaves. [=on television or the radio]
12
:
because of (someone or something)
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Don't get angry over [=about] something so silly.
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He got into trouble over a comment about his wife's mother.
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She was crying over her old boyfriend.
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Afterwards, we laughed over the incident.
13
:
concerning or regarding (something)
14
—
used to describe something that is done while some activity (such as a meal) is taking place
15
:
finished with (something)
:
past or beyond (something)
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I think we're over the worst of it. Things should get better from now on.
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After she got over the initial surprise of being tricked, she started getting angry.
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He's upset now, but he'll get over it [=he will stop being upset about it] soon.
16
:
without being stopped or prevented by (something)
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despite
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She spoke to the police over the objections of her lawyer.
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Over the protests of several members, the committee passed the bill.
17
:
without including or considering (someone or something)
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You can skip over that paragraph.
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I agree with what you've said, but you passed over an important point.
18
:
more loudly and clearly than (another sound)
over against
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used to describe things that are being compared or that are somehow opposed to each other
over and above
:
in addition to (something)
:
along with (something)
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Over and above the fact that I don't like cats, I am allergic to them.
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We each received a bonus over and above our regular paychecks.
3
over
/ˈoʊvɚ/
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of OVER
not used before a noun
:
having reached the end
:
finished
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When is this class over?
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And before we knew it, the storm was over.
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Those days are over.
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When it's over, it's over. You don't get a second chance.
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It's over between them. [=their relationship has ended]
over easy
not used before a noun
US, of eggs
:
fried on one side then turned and fried for a short time on the other side