Synonyms of over

over 1 of 3

preposition

1

as in above

higher than

the boy towered over his siblings

Synonyms & Similar Words

• above
• atop

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• under
• below
• beneath
• underneath

2

as in during

in the course of

the students learned a lot over the summer

Synonyms & Similar Words

• during
• throughout
• by
• through
• amid
• pending

3

as in past

on or to the farther side of

peered over the wall

Synonyms & Similar Words

• past
• beyond
• outside
• on the far side of

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• inside

4

as in across

to the opposite side of

hopped over the dropped ball

Synonyms & Similar Words

• across
• around
• through
• athwart
• past
• round
• beyond

5

as in around

in random positions within the boundaries of

marbles scattered all over the room

Synonyms & Similar Words

• around
• throughout
• across
• about
• on
• through
• round

over

2 of 3

adverb

ˈō-vər 

1

as in through

from one side to the other of an intervening space

let's swim over to that island

Synonyms & Similar Words

• across
• through
• clear
• athwart

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• again
• anew
• constantly
• afresh
• continuously
• forever
• repeatedly
• incessantly
• frequently
• endlessly
• consistently
• often
• invariably
• continually
• de novo
• always
• ever
• perpetually
• evermore
• unfailingly
• oft
• oftentimes
• newly
• freshly
• recurrently

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• never
• little
• rarely
• seldom
• infrequently
• sometimes
• unusually
• occasionally
• intermittently
• nevermore
• periodically
• sporadically
• ne'er

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• overhead
• above
• upward
• aloft
• skyward

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• beneath
• below
• underneath
• under

4

as in throughout

from beginning to end

read it over until you understand it thoroughly

Synonyms & Similar Words

• around
• through
• throughout
• round

5

as in down

toward or in a lower position

the baby toddled two steps and then fell over

Synonyms & Similar Words

• down
• downward
• below
• downstairs
• downhill
• low
• facedown
• downgrade

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• up
• upward
• upwardly
• aloft

over

3 of 3

adjective

as in up

brought or having come to an end

the play is over now

Synonyms & Similar Words

• up
• done
• finished
• through
• down
• complete
• ended
• completed
• out of hand
• out of the way
• terminated
• concluded
• over with
• accomplished
• defunct
• realized
• achieved
• extinct
• obsolete
• expired
• attained
• compassed
• dead
• kaput

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ongoing
• incomplete
• unfinished
• continuing
• undone
• uncompleted

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of over

Preposition

No one was standing over my shoulder telling me to pay it special attention, but I was mesmerized. — Joan Martelli, Time, 17 Oct. 2026

White stroked a 3-pointer and waved his arms over his head to the crowd. — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 2026

Adverb

Although support for liberal democracy appears to be in retreat in parts of the West, the history of democracy is far from over. — Mansoor Moaddel, Foreign Affairs, 15 Oct. 2026

Just 30% of workers in their 40s reported feeling financially secure, compared to half of workers 60 and over. — Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026

Adjective

The Tulum features a dainty pearl trim along its cross-over straps and flows into a slingback strap. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 28 Jan. 2026

When price action is crisp and the fundamental story solid, the main hazards become overconfidence and overvaluation that can result from an over-extrapolation of positive macro trends. — Michael Santoli, CNBC, 10 Jan. 2026