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Definition over in British English

over adverb, preposition

adverb, preposition
/ˈəʊvə(r)/

Over can be used in the following ways:

as a preposition (followed by a noun or a pronoun): a bridge over the riverTwo men were fighting over her. (followed by a number or amount): It happened over a hundred years ago.

as an adverb (without a following noun): He fell over and broke his arm.

after the verb ‘to be’: The semester will be over soon.

1

in a higher position above someone or something, without touching them

1.1

in a higher position above someone or something, without touching them

Example

Perry glanced at the clock over the door.

Example

The Simpsons live in a flat over the shop.

Example

We could see the Angolan flag flying over the governor's palace.

Example

She came and stood over him as he lay on the bed.

Synonyms and related words
high above top
1.2

moving across the space above someone or something

Example

Government troops fired a few shots over their heads.

Example

Flocks of geese flew over, calling loudly.

Synonyms and related words
ahead anticlockwise around
2

on someone or something and covering them

Example

She put her hands over her ears.

Example

Carlson replaced the blanket over the dead man.

Example

The roads were already covered over with a few feet of snow.

Example

She spilled coffee all over my new dress.

Synonyms and related words
about across after
3

going or looking across from one side of something to the other

3.1

going or looking across from one side of something to the other

Example

Several bridges over the River Danube were destroyed.

Example

I crossed over to the other side of the street.

Example

From your window there is a magnificent view over the gardens.

3.2

crossing something high such as a wall or mountain

Example

Three prisoners had escaped by climbing over a six-metre high fence.

Example

a four-day journey over the Taurus mountains

4

on the opposite side of an area, line, road, river etc

Example

Sandra's brother lives just over the road from our house.

Example

The airport was right over on the far side of Newcastle.

Synonyms and related words
about across after
5

from one lying position into another so that you face in a different direction

5.1

from one lying position into another so that you face in a different direction

Example

He turned over and went to sleep.

Example

Rolling over on my back, I looked up at the sky.

Synonyms and related words
away backward outwards
5.2

used for saying that something moves into a position in which the side that was facing down now faces up

Example

He turned the card over and saw that it was the ace of spades.

Example

The car skidded across the road and flipped over.

6

in or to many different parts of an area

6.1

in or to many different parts of an area

Example

The drought has spread over much of the southern US.

Example

Children were rushing around madly all over the place.

Example

The festival attracts music lovers from all over the world.

6.2

visiting or looking at many different parts of something

Example

A senior manager showed us over the factory.

Example

Engineers are busy checking over the equipment.

7

towards the side

Example

The main entrance is further over on the left.

Example

Pull over to the side of the road and let me drive.

Example

She leaned over and whispered in my ear.

Example

Would you move over and make room for me?

Synonyms and related words
away backward outwards
8

in or to a particular place, for example a town or someone's home

Example

Why don't you come over and have dinner with us sometime?

Example

I think the kids are over at Pam's place.

Example

Lawrence walked over to the window and looked out.

Example

Helen was born in Australia, but she's been living over here for 11 years.

Synonyms and related words
about across after
9

falling or bending down from an upright position

9.1

falling or bending down from an upright position

Example

I bent over to tie my shoe.

Example

I've brought you a glass of milk. Mind you don't knock it over.

Example

Carey fell over and broke his leg while playing ice hockey.

9.2

falling, hanging, or looking down from the edge of something

Example

Lava flowed over the rim of the volcano.

Example

Aileen was lying unconscious on the bed with her legs hanging over the side.

Example

I peered over the edge of the crater into the darkness below.

10

used for saying what people disagree about or what they feel worried, sad, happy etc about

Example

There are worries over the future of the steel industry.

Example

We spent a whole hour arguing over the meaning of two words.

11

used for saying that a particular event, situation, or period of time has ended

11.1

used for saying that a particular event, situation, or period of time has ended

Example

Moore's fourth marriage was over after only 18 months.

Example

When the war began in August 1914, they said it would be all over by Christmas.

Example

We're all so relieved that the trial is over and done with.

Synonyms and related words
finished completed exhausted
11.2

if you are over an illness, a shock, or a bad experience, it has ended and you are no longer affected by it

Example

Losing her brother was a terrible shock and she isn't over it yet.

Example

Malaria is a serious illness and you're not going to be over it in a couple of days.

Example

He'll soon get over his disappointment.

Synonyms and related words
recovery survive recover
12

used for saying who or what is controlled or influenced by someone or something

Example

Kitchener demanded total control over the army.

Example

The Church today has little influence over the way people lead their lives.

Example

the period in which the Kaiser ruled over Germany

13

if you do something over, you do it again

Example

We're going to scrap the whole plan and start over.

Synonyms and related words
again repeated renewed
14

changing from one thing to another

Example

We went over to Internet banking because it saved time and money.

Example

In Sweden they switched over from driving on the left to driving on the right.

Example

You row and I'll sit in the back of the boat and steer - then later on we'll change over.

15

during a period of time

15.1

during a period of time

Example

Over the last few years we have seen a sudden increase in the number of cases of food poisoning.

Example

Most hotels are fully booked over the holiday weekend.

Synonyms and related words
during within throughout
15.2

while having a meal or a drink

Example

Over coffee our host told us a little about the history of the house.

Example

We chatted over lunch.

16

used when referring to the part of an amount that remains after some of it has been used

Example

There was a lot of food left over after the party.

Synonyms and related words
remaining leftover residual
17

more than a particular amount, number, or age

Example

Yeltsin was elected by a large majority with over 45 million votes.

Example

Over 50 per cent of the company's shares are owned by the government.

Example

The pension will be paid to people aged 65 and over.

Synonyms and related words
too exceptional surplus
18

used at the end of your turn in a radio conversation to show that you have finished speaking and the other person can speak

Synonyms and related words
CB ham over
Definition over in British English

Related Words

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