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Meaning of over
The primary meaning of the word "over" is to extend directly above something or to move from one side of something to the other.
Etymology of over
The word "over" originated from Old English "ofer", which is also the source of the Modern English word "over"
It is related to the Old Norse word "yfir" and the Dutch word "over", all of which are derived from the Proto-Germanic word "ubiz", which is also the source of the Modern English word "up"
Historically, the word "over" has been used in various contexts, including to indicate physical location, movement, and extent or degree
Synonyms
above
across
beyond
on top of
higher than
exceeding
surpassing
more than
across
through
throughout
during
along
beside
via
upon
atop
overhead
upwards
vertically
horizontally
transversely
diagonally
upwardly
onward
forward
past
beyond measure
excessively
unduly
too much
excessively
needlessly
gratuitously
unnecessarily
superfluously
redundantly
Definitions
- Used to indicate a position above something or someone
- Used to indicate movement from one side of something to the other
- Used to indicate an extent or degree of something
- Used to indicate a period of time during which something happens or exists
- Used to indicate a superiority or excess of something
Usage Examples
- The plane flew over the city before landing at the airport
- She walked over the bridge to get to the other side
- He has been working over the weekend to meet the deadline
- The company has been operating over a loss for the past year
- The new policy will be implemented over the next few months
Antonyms
under
below
beneath
underneath
lower than
less than
beneath
under
short of
deficient
inadequate
insufficient
lacking
wanting
needing
missing
bereft
devoid
without
without enough
too little