Over

English Meaning

Above, or higher than, in place or position, with the idea of covering; -- opposed to under; as, clouds are over our heads; the smoke rises over the city.

1. In or at a position above or higher than: a sign over the door; a hawk gliding over the hills.
2. Above and across from one end or side to the other: a jump over the fence.
3. To the other side of; across: strolled over the bridge.
4. Across the edge of and down: fell over the cliff.
5. On the other side of: a village over the border.
6. Upon the surface of: put a coat of varnish over the woodwork.
7. On top of or down upon: clubbed him over the head; tripped over the toys.
8. Through the extent of; all through: walked over the grounds; looked over the report.
9. Through the medium of; via: addressed us over the loudspeaker; can't tell you over the phone.
10. So as to cover: put rocks over a cave entrance; threw a shawl over her shoulders.
11. Up to or higher than the level or height of: The water was over my shoulders.
12. Through the period or duration of: records maintained over two years.
13. Until or beyond the end of: stayed over the holidays.
14. More than in degree, quantity, or extent: over ten miles; over a thousand dollars.
15. In superiority to: won a narrow victory over her rival; a distinct advantage over our competitors.
16. In preference to: selected him over all the others.
17. In a position to rule or control: The director presides over the meeting. There is no one over him in the department.
18. So as to have an effect or influence on: the change that came over you.
19. While occupied with or engaged in: a chat over coffee.
20. With reference to; concerning: an argument over methods.
21. Above the top or surface: climbed the ladder and peered over.
22. Across to another or opposite side: stopped at the curb, then crossed over.
23. Across the edge, brink, or brim: The coffee spilled over.
24. Across an intervening space: Throw the ball over.
25. Across a distance in a particular direction or at a location: lives over in England.
26. To another often specified place or position: Move your chair over toward the fire.
27. To one's place of residence or business: invited us over for cocktails.
28. Throughout an entire area or region: wandered all over.
29. To a different opinion or allegiance: win someone over.
30. So as to be comprehensible, acceptable, or effective; across: eventually got my point over.
31. To a different person, condition, or title: sign the property over.
32. So as to be completely enclosed or covered: The river froze over. Engineers sealed the tunnel entrance over.
33. Completely through; from beginning to end: Think the problem over. Let's read the memo over.
34. From an upright position: kicked the bookstand over.
35. From an upward position to an inverted or reversed position: turn the paper over.
36. Another time; again: counted his cards over; had to do it over.
37. In repetition: made me write it ten times over.
38. In addition or excess; in surplus: lots of food left over.
39. Beyond or until a specified time: stay a day over.
40. At an end: Summer is over.
41. External; outer.
42. Excessive; extreme.
43. Not yet used up; remaining.
44. Extra; surplus.
45. Sports A series of six balls bowled from one end of a cricket pitch.
46. To jump over: Horse and rider overed the stile with ease.
47. Used in two-way radio to indicate that a transmission is complete and a reply is awaited.
48. over against As opposed to; contrasted with.
49. over and above In addition to: travel expenses over and above entertainment costs.
50. over and over Again and again; repeatedly.
51. over with Completely finished; done: Let's get the shopping over with.