Meaning of the word over in English

What does over mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

over

US /ˈoʊ.vɚ/

UK /ˈoʊ.vɚ/

Preposition

extending directly upward from or above

Example:

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The plane flew over the city.

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There's a bridge over the river.

Synonym:

above on top of atop upon overhead of

across or to the other side of

Example:

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She jumped over the fence.

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They walked over the bridge.

Synonym:

across beyond past

during (a period of time)

Example:

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We talked over dinner.

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He stayed over the weekend.

Synonym:

during throughout for the duration of

Adverb

finished; at an end

Example:

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The game is over.

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The meeting is over.

Synonym:

finished ended concluded done completed

from one side to another

Example:

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Turn the page over.

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He rolled over in bed.

Synonym:

across through around

Adjective

having come to an end

Example:

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The party is over.

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Their relationship is over.

Synonym:

finished ended concluded done completed

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