over

Definitions

1. preposition

   Above something or higher than it.

   Examples

   • The picture hangs over the bed.
   • Prices rose over a hundred dollars.
2. adverb

   To a different position nearby.

   Examples

   • Could you move it over a few inches?
   • I slid over to make room for him.
3. adverb

   From one side of something to the other.

   Examples

   • Can you take me over the river in your boat?
   • The ferry takes people over to the island every hour.
4. adjective

   Finished or ended.

   Examples

   • The show isn't over until the singer sings.
   • The strawberries are over now.
5. adjective

   Having passed a difficult part.

   Examples

   • The horse struggled at that fence, but it's over now.
   • The hardest part of the climb is over.
6. adjective

   More than is needed.

   Examples

   • I made 20 cakes, but I only need 18, so there are two over.
   • We ordered extra chairs, and now there are three over.
7. adjective

   Having more than the right amount.

   Examples

   • This steak is well over, and it's burnt.
   • Each bag of potatoes is a bit over on weight.
8. adjective

   Visiting someone at their home.

   Examples

   • My sister is over for the week.
   • Some friends are coming over tonight.
9. adjective

   Used about a flower that is past its best.

   Examples

   • The tulips are over now.
   • By August, most of the roses were over.
10. adjective

    Finished and with no hope left.

    Examples

    • We stayed together for the kids, but really it's over.
    • Once trust is broken like that, it's over.
11. adjective

    Used in wrestling when a fighter is liked a lot by the crowd.

    Examples

    • The new champion is really over with the crowd.
    • He has been over ever since that great match last year.