Over
volume
British pronunciation/ˈəʊvə/
American pronunciation/ˈoʊvər/
over
01

across from one side to the other

over definition and meaning
example
Example
click on words
She tossed the ball over the fence.
The gymnast somersaulted over the vault during the routine.
02

throughout an area

03

throughout a period of time

04

beyond the top or upper surface or edge; forward from an upright position

05

over the entire area

01

at a position above or higher than something

over definition and meaning
example
Example
click on words
He held the umbrella over his head in the rain.
He looked over the edge of the cliff cautiously.
02

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

example
Example
click on words
The manager is over the team in authority.
The senior executive is over the junior staff in the organizational structure.
03

used to express a position of influence, control, or authority over a person, group, or situation

example
Example
click on words
The CEO has control over the company's strategic decisions.
The director has influence over the creative direction of the project.
04

used to indicate a preference or choice in favor of something

example
Example
click on words
She chose tea over coffee.
I would select this option over the others.
05

used to express a condition where one thing is superior or more numerous than another

example
Example
click on words
The project demonstrated success over similar initiatives.
06

used to express a quantity or degree that is more than a specified quantity or degree

example
Example
click on words
The rainfall was over 20 inches during the storm.
He spent a little over two hours working on the project.
07

used to express movement from one side or point to another, typically implying crossing or spanning

example
Example
click on words
The airplane flew over the mountains.
The hikers walked over the wooden bridge.
08

used to indicate the span or duration of time during which something occurs or continues

example
Example
click on words
She worked tirelessly over the weekend.
They chatted over dinner.
09

used to express the means or medium through which an action or state is conveyed

example
Example
click on words
The news spread over social media.
The announcement was made over the loudspeaker.
10

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

example
Example
click on words
They had a heated debate over politics.
The disagreement arose over the interpretation of the data.
11

used to refer to a particular subject, person, or thing that is the cause or focus of discussion, concern, or disagreement

example
Example
click on words
They had a heated argument over the new policy changes.
There ’s been ongoing debate over the proposed budget cuts.
12

at or to a location that is beyond or at a distance from the speaker or a specific point

example
Example
click on words
The restaurant is just over here by the corner.
She pointed and said, “ The car is over there. ”
01

no longer continuing

example
Example
click on words
The meeting is over, and everyone is leaving.
The excitement is over, and the crowd has dispersed.
Over
01

(cricket) the division of play during which six balls are bowled at the batsman by one player from the other team from the same end of the pitch

over-
01

used to indicate an excess of something, implying that the quantity or amount of something is greater than necessary or beyond a certain limit

example
Example
click on words
The report was overdue by three days.
His overconfidence led to mistakes during the presentation.
LanGeek
Download LanGeek app
langeek application

Download Mobile App

stars

app store