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Over

ˈoʊvər
Extremely common
100 - 200
100 - 200
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.

超过, 结束, 在…上面, 关于, 通过

Over meanings in Chinese

超过

Example:
The temperature is over 30 degrees today.
今天的温度超过30度。
He has over 100 books in his collection.
他的收藏中有超过100本书。
Usage: formal/informalContext: Used to indicate a quantity or degree that exceeds a certain limit.
Note: Often used with numbers or measurements.

结束

Example:
The meeting is over now.
会议现在结束了。
Don't worry, it's all over.
别担心,一切都结束了。
Usage: formal/informalContext: Used to indicate that something has finished or concluded.
Note: Can imply relief or finality.

在…上面

Example:
The lamp is over the table.
灯在桌子上面。
There is a bridge over the river.
河上有一座桥。
Usage: formal/informalContext: Used to describe a position that is above something else.
Note: Can refer to physical locations or metaphorical positions.

关于

Example:
She is worried over the results of the exam.
她对考试结果感到担忧。
There was a lot of discussion over the new policy.
关于新政策有很多讨论。
Usage: formal/informalContext: Used to indicate concern or interest regarding a topic.
Note: Commonly used in contexts of concern or debate.

通过

Example:
He got over the fence easily.
他轻松地越过了栅栏。
She managed to get over her fear of heights.
她成功克服了对高处的恐惧。
Usage: formal/informalContext: Used to describe overcoming obstacles or barriers.
Note: Can refer to both physical and emotional challenges.

Over's synonyms

Above

Above means at a higher level or position than something else.
Example: The plane flew above the clouds.
Note: While 'over' can indicate covering or across, 'above' specifically refers to a higher position.

Beyond

Beyond means extending or surpassing in a specified direction or area.
Example: His actions went beyond what was expected.
Note: Unlike 'over,' 'beyond' emphasizes exceeding limits or boundaries.

Across

Across means from one side to the other side.
Example: They walked across the bridge to reach the other side.
Note: While 'over' can imply a position above, 'across' specifically denotes movement from one side to another.

Upon

Upon means on or onto (formal or literary).
Example: The book was placed upon the table.
Note: Similar to 'over,' 'upon' indicates a position on top of something, but 'upon' is more formal or literary.

Over expressions, common phrases

Over the moon

To be extremely happy or delighted about something.
Example: When she got the promotion, she was over the moon.
Note: This phrase uses 'over' to convey a heightened sense of emotion or excitement.

Get over

To recover from or move on after a difficult or upsetting experience.
Example: It took her a long time to get over the breakup.
Note: This phrase combines 'get' and 'over' to mean dealing with and moving past something.

Over the top

Excessive, exaggerated, or beyond what is considered normal or appropriate.
Example: The decorations at the party were way over the top.
Note: This phrase uses 'over' to indicate exceeding a certain limit or boundary.

Over and above

In addition to; more than what is required or expected.
Example: The bonus was over and above what they had expected.
Note: This phrase emphasizes something that is extra or supplementary to a standard amount or expectation.

Bend over backwards

To make a great effort or sacrifice to accommodate someone or achieve something.
Example: She bent over backwards to help her friend with the project.
Note: This phrase uses 'bend over' to convey the idea of going to great lengths or extremes.

Run over

To drive a vehicle over something or someone unintentionally.
Example: I accidentally ran over my neighbor's mailbox.
Note: This phrase denotes a specific action of moving a vehicle across a surface, often causing damage.

Game over

The end of a game or competition, typically used in video games and sports.
Example: After losing all his lives, the game was over for him.
Note: This phrase signifies the conclusion of a specific event, such as a game or competition.

Over everyday (slang) expressions

Over the hill

This slang term refers to someone who is past their prime or getting too old for something.
Example: I'm turning 40 next week, feeling like I'm over the hill.
Note: The original word 'over' indicates a position above or higher than something, whereas 'over the hill' is used metaphorically to describe aging.

Over it

To be fed up or tired of something, to have lost interest or patience in a situation.
Example: I'm so over this drama, I can't deal with it anymore.
Note: While 'over' can simply mean a position above something, 'over it' implies emotional exhaustion or dissatisfaction.

Over your head

If something goes over your head, it means that it is too complex or difficult for you to understand.
Example: The professor's explanation went completely over my head – I didn't understand a thing.
Note: The original word indicates physical positioning, while this slang term is used figuratively to describe mental comprehension.

Over the moon about

To be extremely happy or excited about something.
Example: She was over the moon about winning the competition.
Note: The slang term intensifies the feeling of happiness beyond what the original word 'over' conveys.

Over - Examples

I have to go over my notes before the exam.
我必须在考试前复习我的笔记。
She jumped over the fence to catch the ball.
她跳过栅栏去接球。
He is stressed out because he has too many tasks to get over.
他感到压力很大,因为他有太多任务需要完成。
We need to talk things over before making a decision.
我们需要在做决定之前讨论一下。

Over grammar

Over - Adposition (Adposition) / Preposition or subordinating conjunction (Preposition or subordinating conjunction)
Lemma: over
Conjugations
Adjective (Adjective): over
Adverb (Adverb): over
Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): overed
Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): overing
Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): overs
Verb, base form (Verb, base form): over
Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): over
Syllables, Separation and Stress
Over Contains 1 syllables: over
Phonetic transcription: ˈō-vər
over , ˈō vər (The red syllable is stressed)

Over - Importance and usage frequency

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
Over: 100 - 200 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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