over and over

adverb

Synonyms of over and overnext

Examples of over and over in a Sentence

the little girl demanded over and over to be picked up so she could see the performers on stage
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For example, rather than practicing an entire song on the piano over and over, separate out the hardest part. Liz Regalia, Parents, 31 Jan. 2026 Security camera footage from a Regional Transportation Agency (RTA) bus was played over and over in court on Friday. Dennis Valera, CBS News, 31 Jan. 2026 Nothing rankles fans more than a team that continues to make the same mistake over and over again. Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 30 Jan. 2026 And over the years, she’s was asked to do it over and over. Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 30 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for over and over

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of over and over was in the 15th century

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“Over and over.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/over%20and%20over. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.

Kids Definition

over and over

adverb
: many times : often
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