Over — Defs

01 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…

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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.
“The mercy seat that is over the testimony.” — Ex. xxx. 6.

“Over them gleamed far off the crimson banners of morning.” — Longfellow.
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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.
“Certain lakes . . . poison birds which fly over them.” — Bacon.
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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.
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Above; -- implying superiority in excellence, dignity, condition, or value; as, the advantages which the Christian world has over the heathen.
5.
Above in authority or station; -- implying government, direction, care, attention, guard, responsibility, etc.; -- opposed to under.
“Thou shalt be over my house.” — Gen. xli. 40.

“I will make thee rules over many things.” — Matt. xxv. 23.

“Dost thou not watch over my sin ?” — Job xiv. 16.

“His tender mercies are over all his works.” — Ps. cxlv. 9.
6.
Across or during the time of; from beginning to end of; as, to keep anything over night; to keep corn over winter.
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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.
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Beyond; in excess of; in addition to; more than; as, it cost over five dollars.
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Above, implying superiority after a contest; in spite of; notwithstanding; as, he triumphed over difficulties; the bill was passed over the veto.

Phrases & compounds

Over all — placed over or upon other bearings, and therefore hinding them in part; -- said of a charge.

Over one's head — beyond one's depth; completely; wholly; hopelessly; as, over head and ears in debt.

head over heels — completely; intensely; as, head over heels in love.

Over the left — See under Left.

To run over — to have rotation in such direction that the crank pin traverses the upper, or front, half of its path in the forward, or outward, stroke; -- said of a crank which drives, or is driven by, a reciprocating piece.

02 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.

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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.
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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.
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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.
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From inside to outside, above or across the brim.
“Good measure, pressed down . . . and running over.” — Luke vi. 38.
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Beyond a limit; hence, in excessive degree or quantity; superfluously; with repetition; as, to do the whole work over.
“He that gathered much had nothing over.” — Ex. xvi. 18.
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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.
7.
Completed; at an end; beyond the limit of continuance; finished; as, when will the play be over?.

Phrases & compounds

All over — Over the whole; upon all parts; completely; as, he is spatterd with mud all over.

Over again — once more; with repetition; afresh; anew.

Over against — opposite; in front.

Over and above — in a manner, or degree, beyond what is supposed, defined, or usual; besides; in addition; as, not over and above well.

Over and over — repeatedly; again and again.

To boil over — See under Boil, v. i.

To come it over — See under Come, Do, Give, etc.

To throw over — to abandon; to betray. Cf. To throw overboard, under Overboard.

03 a. Upper; covering; higher; superior; -- chiefly used in composition; as, overshoes, overcoat, over-garment, overlord.

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Upper; covering; higher; superior; -- chiefly used in composition; as, overshoes, overcoat, over-garment, overlord.
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Excessive; too much or too great; -- chiefly used in composition; as, overwork, overhaste, overreaction.

04 adv. Excessively; too much or too greatly; -- chiefly used in composition; as, overwork, overhasty, overeager, overanxious, overreact, overcook.

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Excessively; too much or too greatly; -- chiefly used in composition; as, overwork, overhasty, overeager, overanxious, overreact, overcook.

05 n. A certain number of balls (usually four) delivered successively from behind one wicket, after which the ball is bowled from behind the othe…

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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.(Cricket)