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Definition or meaning of the English word Over
From one person or place to another regarded as on the opposite side of a space or barrier; -- used with verbs of motion; as; to sail over to England; to hand over the money; to go over to the enemy. (adv.).
A certain number of balls usually four (n.).
Upper; covering; higher; superior; also; excessive; too much or too great; -- chiefly used in composition; as; overshoes; overcoat; over-garment; overlord; overwork; overhaste. (a.).
At an end; beyond the limit of continuance; completed; finished. (adv.).
In a manner to bring the under side to or towards the top; as; to turn one's self (adv.).
Beyond a limit; hence; in excessive degree or quantity; superfluously; with repetition; as; to do the whole work over. (adv.).
Also; with verbs of being: At; or on; the opposite side; as; the boat is over. (adv.).
From beginning to end; throughout the course; extent; or expanse of anything; as; to look over accounts; or a stock of goods; a dress covered over with jewels. (adv.).
Across; from side to side of; -- implying a passing or moving; either above the substance or thing; or on the surface of it; as; a dog leaps over a stream or a table. (prep.).
Above; implying superiority after a contest; in spite of; notwithstanding; as; he triumphed over difficulties; the bill was passed over the veto. (prep.).
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. (prep.).
Beyond; in excess of; in addition to; more than; as; it cost over five dollars. (prep.).
Above the perpendicular height or length of; with an idea of measurement; as; the water; or the depth of water; was over his head; over his shoes. (prep.).
Across or during the time of; from beginning to end of; as; to keep anything over night; to keep corn over winter. (prep.).
Above in authority or station; -- implying government; direction; care; attention; guard; responsibility; etc.; -- opposed to under. (prep.).
Above; -- implying superiority in excellence; dignity; condition; or value; as; the advantages which the Christian world has over the heathen. (prep.).
Upon the surface of; or the whole surface of; hither and thither upon; throughout the whole extent of; as; to wander over the earth; to walk over a field; or over a city. (prep.).
From one side to another; from side to side; across; crosswise; as; a board; or a tree; a foot over; i. e.; a foot in diameter. (adv.).
From inside to outside; above or across the brim. (adv.).
Translations for the English word Over
German Translation for the English word Over is darüber
Over Related Proverbs
It’s never over till it’s over. - The meaning of this proverb is Don’t give up too soon; there may still be a chance to succeed. Various forms of the saying have been attributed to professional baseball manager Yogi Berra.
Don’t cry over spilt milk. - The meaning of this proverb is It doesn’t do any good to be unhappy about something that has already happened or that can’t be helped
It’s never over till it’s over. - The meaning of this proverb is Don’t give up too soon; there may still be a chance to succeed. Various forms of the saying have been attributed to professional baseball manager Yogi Berra.
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