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Definition of Over
1. Adverb. At or to a point across intervening space etc.. "Over there"
2. Adjective. Having come or been brought to a conclusion. "The abruptly terminated interview"
3. Noun. (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.
Generic synonyms: Division, Part, Section
Group relationships: Period Of Play, Play, Playing Period
Specialized synonyms: Maiden, Maiden Over
4. Adverb. Throughout an area. "He is known the world over"
5. Adverb. Throughout a period of time. "Stay over the weekend"
6. Adverb. Beyond the top or upper surface or edge; forward from an upright position. "A roof that hangs over"
7. Adverb. Over the entire area. "Everything was dusted over with a fine layer of soot"
Definition of Over
1. 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.
2. adv. 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.
3. a. Upper; covering; higher; superior; also, excessive; too much or too great; -- chiefly used in composition; as, overshoes, overcoat, over- garment, overlord, overwork, overhaste.
4. n. A certain number of balls (usually four) delivered successively from behind one wicket, after which the ball is bowled from behind the other wicket as many times, the fielders changing places.
Definition of Over
1. Adjective. Finished; ended or concluded. ¹
2. Adjective. ''(as a prefix):'' To excess. ¹
3. Adverb. Again; another time; once more. ¹
4. Adverb. Thoroughly; completely; from beginning to end. ¹
5. Adverb. From an upright position to being horizontal. ¹
6. Adverb. Horizontally; left to right or right to left. ¹
7. Adverb. Overnight (gloss throughout the night). ¹
8. Noun. (cricket) A set of six legal balls bowled. ¹
9. Noun. Any surplus amount of money, goods delivered, etc. ¹
10. Preposition. On top of; above; higher than; further up. ¹
11. Preposition. Across or spanning. ¹
12. Preposition. In such a way as to cover. ¹
13. Preposition. More than; to a greater degree. ¹
14. Preposition. Beyond; past; exceeding; too much or too far. ¹
15. Preposition. (mathematics) Divided by. ¹
16. Preposition. (context: in certain collocations) As compared to. ¹
17. Preposition. From one position or state to another. ¹
18. Preposition. From one physical position to another via an obstacle that must be traversed vertically, first upwards and then downwards. ¹
19. Preposition. Finished with; done with; from one state to another via a hindrance that must be solved or defeated; or via a third state that represents a significant difference from the first two. ¹
20. Preposition. While using, (non-gloss definition especially) while consuming. ¹
21. Preposition. concerning or regarding ¹
22. Preposition. ¹
23. Interjection. In radio communications: end of sentence, ready to receive reply. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Over
1. to leap above and to the other side of [v -ED, -ING, -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Over
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