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/ˈoʊvər/ preposition, verb, adverb · British & US
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What does over mean?

preposition, verb, adverb

Used to indicate a position above something, or to indicate a period of time after a specified time. Also used to indicate an amount or degree that is greater than a specified amount or degree.

Example

"The ball is over the fence. The concert will be over by midnight."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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