Over (Adverb)
Meaning 1
Throughout an area; "he is known the world over".
Examples
- Respected the world over for his humanitarian work, he continues to inspire people.
- Renowned artist, her paintings are admired far and wide, appreciated over the globe.
- The singer's powerful voice is loved over the land, in every city and town.
- She is sought after as a motivational speaker, known and respected over the country.
- Her novel became an instant bestseller, read and loved over the continent.
Meaning 2
Beyond the top or upper surface or edge; forward from an upright position; "a roof that hangs over".
Examples
- Her hat had fallen over a bit on one side of her head, casting a shadow across her cheek.
- The leafy branches hung over the fence, creating a sense of seclusion in the garden.
- When she lost her balance, her body leaned over the railing before her friend caught her.
- The wind blew fiercely and the tall tree threatened to topple over at any moment.
- A low-hanging sign over the counter displayed the store's name in gleaming letters.
Meaning 3
At or to a point across intervening space etc.; "come over and see us some time"; "over there".
Examples
- The ball sailed over the fence and landed in the neighbor's yard.
- Look over the paper and let me know if you have any questions.
- She walked over to the bookshelf and pulled out her favorite novel.
- The trees cast shadows over the entire lawn in the late afternoon.
- The view over the mountains from the top of the hill is breathtaking.
Meaning 4
Throughout a period of time; "stay over the weekend".
Examples
- They decided to stay over the weekend at the cabin by the lake.
- The party went on over the night with music and dancing.
- Some friends will be staying over the holidays at our place this year.
- Her grandparents will be coming over the summer to visit.
- Their guests stayed over the winter due to the harsh weather conditions.
Synonyms
Meaning 5
Over the entire area; "the wallpaper was covered all over with flowers"; "she ached all over"; "everything was dusted over with a fine layer of soot".
Examples
- The new policy will be implemented over the entire country next month.
- The once pristine landscape was now scarred all over with deep gullies and trenches.
- She ached all over from the intense workout she had done the day before.
- The city was blanketed over with a thick layer of fog, reducing visibility to almost zero.
- Everything in the attic was coated over with a fine layer of dust.