over
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/ˈəʊvər/
🇬🇧
/ˈəʊvə(r)/
preposition
A1
Lying on top of something, covering it partially or fully.
He wore an overcoat over his suit.
A1
Higher than something but not touching it.
There was a lamp hanging over the table.
A1
From one side to another.
They had a wonderful view over the park.
A1
Across something to the other side.
She climbed over the wall.
A1
Falling from a place.
The car had toppled over the cliff.
A1
On the far or opposite side.
He lives over the road.
A1
On all or most parts of something.
Snow is falling all over the country.
A1
More than a certain amount or time.
She stayed in Lagos for over a month.
B1
Having control or authority.
She has editorial control over what is included.
B1
During a period of time.
She has not changed much over the years.
B1
Past a difficult stage or situation.
It took her ages to get over her illness.
B2
Because of something.
an argument over money
B2
Using a method or tool.
We heard it over the radio.
R
Louder than something else.
I couldn't hear what he said over the noise of the traffic.
adverb
A2
Downwards and away from an upright position.
Try not to knock that vase over.
A2
From one side to another side.
She turned over onto her front.
A2
Completely covered.
The lake was frozen over.
B1
Above a certain level or amount.
You get an A grade for scores of 75 and over.
B1
Not used or needed anymore.
If there's any food left over, put it in the fridge.
B1
Ended.
I was glad when it was over and done with.
B1
Again.
He repeated it several times over until he could remember it.
B2
To change position.
Hand over the money!
R
In radio communication to indicate readiness for the next transmission.
Message understood. Over and out.
noun
R
A set of six balls bowled in cricket by the same bowler.
Chadwick dismissed two batsmen in the same over.
translation
Lying on top of something, covering it partially or fully.; Higher than something but not touching it.; From one side to another.; Across something to the other side.; Falling from a place.; On the far or opposite side.; On all or most parts of something.; More than a certain amount or time.; Having control or authority.; During a period of time.; Past a difficult stage or situation.; Because of something.; Using a method or tool.; Louder than something else.
Downwards and away from an upright position.; From one side to another side.; Completely covered.; Above a certain level or amount.; Not used or needed anymore.; Ended.; Again.; To change position.; In radio communication to indicate readiness for the next transmission.
A set of six balls bowled in cricket by the same bowler.
Word Forms
Plural
overs