over 1 of 3

preposition

Definition of overnext
1
as in above
higher than the boy towered over his siblings

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Relevance

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2
as in during
in the course of the students learned a lot over the summer

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3
as in past
on or to the farther side of peered over the wall

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4
as in across
to the opposite side of hopped over the dropped ball

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5
as in around
in random positions within the boundaries of marbles scattered all over the room

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over

2 of 3

adverb

ˈō-vər How to pronounce over (audio)
1
as in through
from one side to the other of an intervening space let's swim over to that island

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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

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3
as in overhead
to or in a higher place I heard the noise and was startled to discover that the plane was directly over

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4
as in throughout
from beginning to end read it over until you understand it thoroughly

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5
as in down
toward or in a lower position the baby toddled two steps and then fell over

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over

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adjective

as in up
brought or having come to an end the play is over now

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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of over
Preposition
When rolling, it is recommended to run the pasta through a pasta machine at the thickest setting first, then fold the pasta strip over itself into 3 thicknesses and repeat, before moving down a setting. — Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 9 Aug. 2026 Seattle manager Dan Wilson was ejected for the second time over the past four games. — ABC News, 9 Aug. 2026
Adverb
Aged played a factor in the results—60 percent of respondents aged 30 to 44 supported the ban, while 78 percent of people aged 60 and over were in favor. — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 10 Aug. 2026 In fact, the book goes on for a bit longer after this conflict is over, continuing to trace the Targaryen lineage. — Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026
Adjective
The Tulum features a dainty pearl trim along its cross-over straps and flows into a slingback strap. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 28 Jan. 2026 When price action is crisp and the fundamental story solid, the main hazards become overconfidence and overvaluation that can result from an over-extrapolation of positive macro trends. — Michael Santoli, CNBC, 10 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for over
Recent Examples of Synonyms for over
  1. above
  2. during
  3. past
  4. across
  5. around
  6. through
  7. again
  8. overhead
Preposition
  • The match will be Nakashima’s first final above an ATP 250-level event, the lowest of the three tiers on the tour’s ladder of events.
    — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Turnout was above 41% in Bethlehem, Hartland and West Hartford, a town with traditionally high engagement that delivered 6,150 votes for Lamont, 5% of his total, and 4,369 or 14% of Bronin’s.
    — Angela Eichhorst, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of above
Preposition
  • Following a slew of casualties (including James Norton’s Ormund Hightower) during a massive battle between the Blacks and the Greens at Tumbleton, Helaena Targaryen (Phia Saban) jumps to her death off screen in King’s Landing.
    — Jennifer Maas, Variety, 10 Aug. 2026
  • While social media speculation often resurfaces during major celestial events, researchers found no evidence linking the eclipse to natural seismic activity.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of during
Preposition
  • Sears carried it wide, cut inside center-back Rafaelle, and fired past Moorhouse for the goal.
    — Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Though their days of topping the charts may be past them, Friday night proved that their classics will live forever.
    — Rashad Alexander August 8, Kansas City Star, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of past
Preposition
  • The Gap is offering deep discounts across stores such as Old Navy and Banana Republic, which may weigh on its shares, according to Barclays.
    — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The universe pairs real-world figures with young protagonists, folklore and mythical beings drawn from across the continent, with the goal of introducing Asian stories to global audiences.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of across
Preposition
  • Saturday’s tour was for 13 passengers for a trip around the harbor near the Statue of Liberty, arranged through the tour operator for $1,800, the complaint said.
    — Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 11 Aug. 2026
  • There are multiple gift shops scattered throughout the museum, as each special exhibition tends to have a dedicated one with products curated around its artist or theme.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of around
Adverb
  • Either thaw them at room temperature or reheat them by wrapping frozen muffins or loaves in foil and placing them in a 300ºF oven for 12 to 15 minutes (muffins) or up to 30 minutes (loaves) until heated through.
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Around them, the sand and sky are painted so thinly that the weave of the canvas shows through; the shoreline is scumbled; the distant boats are a few strokes of wet on wet paint.
    — Carmen Rosenberg-Miller, Artforum, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of through
Adverb
  • In May, Republicans again redrew the map in response to the Supreme Court’s weakening of the federal Voting Rights Act.
    — Daniel S. Levine, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026
  • But then everything changed on a dime, and a manic Cubs season went off the rails again.
    — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of again
Adverb
  • That design introduced the tethered pod that can place a package in a precise location while the main aircraft stays overhead.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Artificial light remains the single greatest obstacle to seeing the Perseids at their best, as light pollution washes out fainter meteors and dims the Milky Way overhead.
    — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of overhead

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