Over

Definition

Over is a preposition, adverb, and adjective. As a preposition, it indicates a position above or across something. As an adverb, it signifies movement or extension from one side to another. As an adjective, it describes something finished or completed.

Parts of Speech

• Preposition
• Adverb
• Adjective

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈoʊ.vɚ/
• Respelling: OH-vur

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈəʊ.və/
• Respelling: OH-vuh

Etymology

The word "over" originates from Old English "ofer," meaning "above" or "across." It is derived from Proto-Germanic "*uberi" and Proto-Indo-European "*uper," both of which mean "above" or "beyond."

Derivatives

• Overcome (verb)
• Overload (noun/verb)
• Overhead (adjective/noun)
• Overturn (verb)
• Overall (adjective/noun)

Synonyms

• Above
• Across
• Beyond

Antonyms

• Under
• Below
• Beneath

Usage

The term "over" is versatile and widely used in spatial, figurative, and temporal contexts. Examples include "The plane flew over the city" (preposition), "Turn the page over" (adverb), and "The project is over" (adjective).

Related Terms

• Above: Refers to a higher position.
• Beyond: Indicates something further than a specified point.
• Across: Signifies movement from one side to another.

Detailed Definitions

Preposition

• Indicating position above or higher than something: Describes being directly or indirectly above.
  • Example: "The painting hangs over the fireplace."
• Across or beyond: Refers to movement or extension from one side to another.
  • Example: "They traveled over the bridge."

Adverb

• From one side to another: Indicates a change in position or location.
  • Example: "She rolled over in bed."
• Exceeding a certain amount or limit: Describes going beyond a point.
  • Example: "The population has grown to over a million."

Adjective

• Finished or completed: Refers to something that has ended.
  • Example: "The meeting is over."