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over Meaning
over (n)
(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 (s)
having come or been brought to a conclusion
over (r)
at or to a point across intervening space etc.
throughout an area
throughout a period of time
beyond the top or upper surface or edge; forward from an upright position
over the entire area
over (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.
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.
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.
Above; -- implying superiority in excellence, dignity, condition, or value; as, the advantages which the Christian world has over the heathen.
Above in authority or station; -- implying government, direction, care, attention, guard, responsibility, etc.; -- opposed to under.
Across or during the time of; from beginning to end of; as, to keep anything over night; to keep corn over winter.
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.
Beyond; in excess of; in addition to; more than; as, it cost over five dollars.
Above, implying superiority after a contest; in spite of; notwithstanding; as, he triumphed over difficulties; the bill was passed over the veto.
over (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.
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.
Also, with verbs of being: At, or on, the opposite side; as, the boat is over.
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.
From inside to outside, above or across the brim.
Beyond a limit; hence, in excessive degree or quantity; superfluously; with repetition; as, to do the whole work over.
In a manner to bring the under side to or towards the top; as, to turn (one's self) over; to roll a stone over; to turn over the leaves; to tip over a cart.
At an end; beyond the limit of continuance; completed; finished.
over (a.)
Upper; covering; higher; superior; also, excessive; too much or too great; -- chiefly used in composition; as, overshoes, overcoat, over-garment, overlord, overwork, overhaste.
over (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.
over Sentence Examples
- The plane soared over the rolling hills, casting a long shadow below.
- The athlete gracefully vaulted over the high jump bar, clearing it effortlessly.
- The hikers trekked over rugged terrain, navigating steep slopes and dense undergrowth.
- The climber scaled the sheer rock face, inching over treacherous sections with determination.
- The wind howled over the desolate moorland, creating an eerie and foreboding atmosphere.
- The river flowed over the cascading waterfalls, creating a symphony of sound and motion.
- The driver sped recklessly over the winding road, ignoring all speed limits and safety precautions.
- The snow drifted over the rooftops, blanketing the town in a thick layer of white.
- The bridge spanned over the wide river, connecting two distant shores with ease.
- The eagle hovered over its prey, its keen eyes scanning the ground below for a perfect moment to strike.
FAQs About the word over
(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, having come or
atop,above,,
under, below, beneath, below,under, beneath,,underneath, underneath
The plane soared over the rolling hills, casting a long shadow below.
The athlete gracefully vaulted over the high jump bar, clearing it effortlessly.
The hikers trekked over rugged terrain, navigating steep slopes and dense undergrowth.
The climber scaled the sheer rock face, inching over treacherous sections with determination.
