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

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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
The Nuggets have used Jalen Pickett and Julian Strawther as complementary guards in the starting lineup over the last month while navigating injuries. —Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 19 Feb. 2026 French President Emmanuel Macron blasted tech company executives of social media platforms over refusals to limit or restrict speech. —Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 19 Feb. 2026
Adverb
Meanwhile, even as lawyers scramble to determine the refund process for the emergency tariffs, which the White House imposed under a law known as the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), companies’ tariff headaches are far from over. —Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 20 Feb. 2026 Launch your seven-year-old over and over and over. —Literary Hub, 20 Feb. 2026
Adjective
In the over 35 years Hillwood’s been in business, the company’s developments along I-35W between Loop 820 and Texas 114 have generated billions of dollars of economic impact for the Metroplex, Hillwood President Mike Berry said speaking at the Nov. 13 unveiling ceremony. —Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Nov. 2025 The over month long closure has left hundreds of thousands of employees missing paychecks and disrupting millions of benefits. —Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025 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
  • Kyle McNabb, however, contended in police documents that the internal temperature of such a vehicle could have climbed above 140 degrees.
    — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
  • The service Many travelers would agree that what pits a five-star hotel above the rest is its service.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Feb. 2026
Definition of above
Preposition
  • On Tuesday, the council did not make any comments about its decision during a special meeting with a single item to approve of the new contract.
    — Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 18 Feb. 2026
  • Paul, who began unboxing Pokémon cards on video during the COVID-19 pandemic, is often credited with helping propel the boom.
    — Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
Definition of during
Preposition
  • While many travelers speed past Lyon on the TGV en route to more bucolic points south, in recent years the friendly, walkable city has come into its own thanks to neighborhoods like Confluence, a starchitect's playground.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Feb. 2026
  • Another great option is the Rose River Falls loop, a four-mile moderate trail that meanders through the spring blooms and past a 67-foot waterfall.
    — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 21 Feb. 2026
Definition of past
Preposition
  • Named after the 19th-Century Foreign Secretary and Prime Minister Viscount Palmerston, the cat quickly garnered a large online fanbase, boasting nearly 100,000 followers as of Tuesday who closely tracked his adventures across Westminster.
    — Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
  • The core of key contributors across Cherundolo’s tenure plus remaining players from the class who arrived in the same window as Son – center back Ryan Porteous and midfielder Mathieu Choinière – were bolstered by transfers who align with how Dos Santos envisions LAFC challenging opponents.
    — Josh Gross, Daily News, 17 Feb. 2026
Definition of across
Preposition
  • Early childhood advocates were delighted when he was sworn into office seven years ago, his arms around his scene-stealing 2-year-old son.
    — CalMatters, Oc Register, 18 Feb. 2026
  • The retail price for a standard pack of Pokémon cards is usually around $5 for 10 cards — though, much like hunting for shiny Pokémon, successfully purchasing a new pack may require some luck, strategy and patience as the cards have exploded in value in recent years.
    — Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
Definition of around
Adverb
  • At which point, there’s no way out but through.
    — Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 17 Feb. 2026
  • The worst bills in any session often slip through right as things are wrapping up, when bills are passing at a clip too rapid for anyone to inspect them.
    — Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2026
Definition of through
Adverb
  • Davis has since admitted the uncharacteristic miss — the ball hit the front rim, back rim and side rim again before rolling off — negatively impacted him for weeks.
    — Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
  • Analysts believe Thaksin made a deal to return and allow his party to take up the reins of government once again.
    — Helen Regan, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
Definition of again
Adverb
  • The campground operates strict lighting rules, including being a no-headlights zone, to keep artificial light to an absolute minimum and the stars bright overhead.
    — Megan Eaves, Outside, 20 Feb. 2026
  • Vendors built on per-seat licensing and static tools are seeing their economics squeezed as AI systems compress development timelines and reduce maintenance overhead.
    — David Stout, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026
Definition of overhead

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“Over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/over. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.

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