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all over
adverb
Definition of all over
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
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Examples of all over in a Sentence
I've looked all over—even outside—and I can't find my other shoe.
his writing style is his mentor's all over
13th Century
First Known Use of all over
13th century
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all over
preposition
Definition of all over
1 : in eagerly affectionate, attentive, or aggressive pursuit of the band's fans were all over them
2 : in or into a state marked by all-out criticism of the press was all over the coach after the loss
1600
First Known Use of all over
1600
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