Definition of allover
(Entry 1 of 4)
: covering the whole extent or surface
a sweater with an allover pattern
allover
nounDefinition of allover (Entry 2 of 4)
1
: an embroidered, printed, or lace fabric with a design covering most of the surface
2
: a pattern or design in which a single unit is repeated so as to cover an entire surface
all over
adverbDefinition of all over (Entry 3 of 4)
1
: over the whole extent
decorated all over with a flower pattern
2
: everywhere
looked all over for the book
3
: in every respect : thoroughly
she is her mother all over
all over
prepositionDefinition of all over (Entry 4 of 4)
1
informal
: in eagerly affectionate, attentive, or aggressive pursuit of (someone or something)
the band's fans were all over them
2
informal
: very critical of (someone) in usually an angry or unreasonable way
the press was all over the coach after the loss
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The first known use of allover was in the 13th century
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