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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.
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.
Over -
Above or higher than
Example: The painting hangs over the fireplace.
Usage: formalContext: describing physical positions or locations
Note: Commonly used in both formal and informal contexts.
Across or to the other side of
Example: She walked over the bridge to get to the other side of the river.
Usage: informalContext: everyday situations
Note: Informal usage in casual conversations.
Finished or completed
Example: The meeting is over, and everyone can leave now.
Usage: formalContext: professional settings
Note: Commonly used in business or academic environments.
Excessive or too much
Example: You're overthinking the situation.
Usage: informalContext: casual conversations
Note: Often used in informal settings among friends or family.
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.
She jumped over the fence to catch the ball.
He is stressed out because he has too many tasks to get over.
We need to talk things over before making a decision.
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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