Definitions
How to pronounce over:
Over - as a noun
Over - as an adverb
At or to a point across intervening space etc.
Example: "Come over and see us some time"
Throughout an area
Example: "He is known the world over"
Beyond the top or upper surface or edge; forward from an upright position
Example: "A roof that hangs over"
Over the entire area
Example: "The wallpaper was covered all over with flowers"
Over - as an adjective satellite
Having come or been brought to a conclusion
Example: "The harvesting was complete"
Over - as a verb
To go over, or jump over.
Example: "He overed the fence in good style."
To run about.
Example: "The cattle have been overing all day because of the flies."
Over - as an adjective
Discontinued; ended or concluded.
Example: "The show is over."
Over - as a preposition
Physical positioning.
By comparison.
Indicating relative status, authority, or power
Example: "The owner's son lorded over the experienced managers."
Divided by.
Example: "Four over two equals two over one"
Separates the three of a kind from the pair in a full house.
Example: "9♦9♠9♣6♥6♠ = nines over sixes"
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.
Example: "He is finally over his [distress over the loss of the relationship with his] ex-girlfriend."
While using, especially while consuming.
Concerning or regarding.
Example: "The two boys had a fight over whose girlfriend was the best."
Above, implying superiority after a contest; in spite of; notwithstanding.
Example: "It was a fine victory over their opponents."
Over - as an interjection
In radio communications: end of sentence, ready to receive reply.
Example: "How do you receive? over!"
Example Sentences
Word Game Points
OVER has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.
OVER has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.
OVER has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.
