Definition & Meaning of "over"in English

used to express movement from one side or point to another

on the far side of something

used to express a higher position in a hierarchy, ranking, or order

used to indicate a preference or choice in favor of something

used to indicate a majority or numerical advantage

at a higher volume or pitch than something else

used to express exceeding a particular amount, level, or limit

used to indicate extension past the edge and pointing downward

during a particular period of time or while something is happening

through the use of a communication or transmission channel

used to express the subject or topic of discussion, consideration, or attention

past the worst stage of something, especially a difficulty or illness

used to show being tired or fed up with a person, activity, or situation

used to indicate that something is located or passing above

used to show falling, leaning, or hanging beyond a point

so as to cover completely

beyond a certain limit or norm, often slightly

into a position of being turned or reversed

used to indicate repetition or a second occurrence

to someone's home or location

used to indicate completion by reading, viewing, or reviewing

used to indicate something happening or lasting until the next day

outdated or not popular anymore

positioned above or higher than something else

left over or still available after the majority has been used

cooked or prepared by frying both sides, usually referring to eggs

an amount beyond what is required or needed

(betting) a wager predicting that a sporting statistic will exceed a specified number

used to refer to something positioned above, beyond, or extra in relation to other things

used to indicate a position or movement above, or covering something from a higher level