over

Definitions

1. 1preposition

   Above, or higher than, in place or position, with the idea of covering; -- opposed to under; as, clouds are over our heads; the smoke rises over the city.

2. 2preposition

   Across; from side to side of; -- implying a passing or moving, either above the substance or thing, or on the surface of it; as, a dog leaps over a stream or a table.

3. 3preposition

   Upon the surface of, or the whole surface of; hither and thither upon; throughout the whole extent of; as, to wander over the earth; to walk over a field, or over a city.

4. 4preposition

   Above; -- implying superiority in excellence, dignity, condition, or value; as, the advantages which the Christian world has over the heathen.

5. 5preposition

   Above in authority or station; -- implying government, direction, care, attention, guard, responsibility, etc.; -- opposed to under.

6. 6preposition

   Across or during the time of; from beginning to end of; as, to keep anything over night; to keep corn over winter.

7. 7preposition

   Above the perpendicular height or length of, with an idea of measurement; as, the water, or the depth of water, was over his head, over his shoes.

8. 8preposition

   Beyond; in excess of; in addition to; more than; as, it cost over five dollars.

9. 9preposition

   Above, implying superiority after a contest; in spite of; notwithstanding; as, he triumphed over difficulties; the bill was passed over the veto.

10. 10adverb

    From one side to another; from side to side; across; crosswise; as, a board, or a tree, a foot over, i. e., a foot in diameter.

11. 11adverb

    From one person or place to another regarded as on the opposite side of a space or barrier; -- used with verbs of motion; as, to sail over to England; to hand over the money; to go over to the enemy.

12. 12adverb

    Also, with verbs of being: At, or on, the opposite side; as, the boat is over.

13. 13adverb

    From beginning to end; throughout the course, extent, or expanse of anything; as, to look over accounts, or a stock of goods; a dress covered over with jewels.

14. 14adverb

    From inside to outside, above or across the brim.

15. 15adverb

    Beyond a limit; hence, in excessive degree or quantity; superfluously; with repetition; as, to do the whole work over.

16. 16adverb

    In a manner to bring the under side to or towards the top; as, to turn (one's self) over; to roll a stone over; to turn over the leaves; to tip over a cart.

17. 17adverb

    At an end; beyond the limit of continuance; completed; finished.

18. 18adjective

    Upper; covering; higher; superior; also, excessive; too much or too great; -- chiefly used in composition; as, overshoes, overcoat, over-garment, overlord, overwork, overhaste.

19. 19noun

    A certain number of balls (usually four) delivered successively from behind one wicket, after which the ball is bowled from behind the other wicket as many times, the fielders changing places.

20. 20noun

    (cricket) the division of play during which six balls are bowled at the batsman by one player from the other team from the same end of the pitch

21. 21adjective

    having come or been brought to a conclusion

    "the harvesting was complete"

    "the affair is over, ended, finished"

    Synonyms

    completeconcludedendedterminated
22. 22adverb

    over the entire area

    "the wallpaper was covered all over with flowers"

    "she ached all over"

23. 23adverb

    throughout a period of time

    "stay over the weekend"

    Synonyms

    oer
24. 24adverb

    at or to a point across intervening space etc.

    "come over and see us some time"

    "over there"

25. 25adverb

    throughout an area

    "he is known the world over"

26. 26adverb

    beyond the top or upper surface or edge; forward from an upright position

    "a roof that hangs over"