over — meaning in English

English meaning

• about prep Concerning a particular subject; on the topic of.
• above prep In a position higher than something else; overhead of.
• after prep Later in time than; following.
• left adj On or toward the side of the body where the heart usually sits, opposite of right.
• look verb To direct one's eyes toward something in order to see it.
• of prep Used to show that something belongs to, or is a part of, something else.
• on prep Positioned at, upon, or touching the surface of something.
• over adj Finished; ended.

Senses

over is used for these senses in English:

• about Concerning; with regard to; on account of; on the subject of. [from ca. 1150–1350]
• about Concerned or occupied with; engaged in; intent on. [from ca. 1150–1350]
• above Surpassing in number or quantity; more than. [first attested around 1350–1470]
• above Too proud to stoop to; averse to; disinclined towards;
• after Subsequently to; following in time; later than.
• as to With reference or regard to.
• left .
• look To try to see, to pay attention to with one’s eyes.

about — full definition

1. prep Concerning a particular subject; on the topic of.
2. prep Surrounding, or in various places within an area.
3. adv Close to a number, amount, or time; approximately.
4. adj On the point of doing something; on the verge of.

above — full definition

1. prep In a position higher than something else; overhead of.
2. prep Greater than in amount, degree, or rank.
3. adv Earlier in a piece of writing; higher up on the same page.
4. noun What was mentioned earlier in a document.

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