Word OVER: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

over

🇺🇸 [ˈoʊvər]

Meanings

Over can indicate movement from one side to another, often across or above something. It can also refer to a position that is higher than something else, or to something that has passed in time. In figurative contexts, it can mean more than or in excess of something.

Examples

• She jumped over the fence to get to the garden.
• He looked over the report before making his decision.
• The event lasted over three hours.

Synonyms

above • across • beyond

Antonyms

under • below • beneath