1. Preposition
Above, or higher than, in place or position, with the idea of covering; -- opposed to under; as, clouds are over our heads; the smoke rises over the city.
2. Preposition
Across; from side to side of; -- implying a passing or moving, either above the substance or thing, or on the surface of it; as, a dog leaps over a stream or a table.
3. Preposition
Upon the surface of, or the whole surface of; hither and thither upon; throughout the whole extent of; as, to wander over the earth; to walk over a field, or over a city.
4. Preposition
Above; -- implying superiority in excellence, dignity, condition, or value; as, the advantages which the Christian world has over the heathen.
5. Preposition
Above in authority or station; -- implying government, direction, care, attention, guard, responsibility, etc.; -- opposed to under.
6. Preposition
Across or during the time of; from beginning to end of; as, to keep anything over night; to keep corn over winter.
7. Preposition
Above the perpendicular height or length of, with an idea of measurement; as, the water, or the depth of water, was over his head, over his shoes.
8. Preposition
Beyond; in excess of; in addition to; more than; as, it cost over five dollars.
9. Preposition
Above, implying superiority after a contest; in spite of; notwithstanding; as, he triumphed over difficulties; the bill was passed over the veto.
10. Adverb
From one side to another; from side to side; across; crosswise; as, a board, or a tree, a foot over, i. e., a foot in diameter.
11. Adverb
From one person or place to another regarded as on the opposite side of a space or barrier; -- used with verbs of motion; as, to sail over to England; to hand over the money; to go over to the enemy.
12. Adverb
Also, with verbs of being: At, or on, the opposite side; as, the boat is over.
13. Adverb
From beginning to end; throughout the course, extent, or expanse of anything; as, to look over accounts, or a stock of goods; a dress covered over with jewels.
14. Adverb
From inside to outside, above or across the brim.
15. Adverb
Beyond a limit; hence, in excessive degree or quantity; superfluously; with repetition; as, to do the whole work over.
16. Adverb
In a manner to bring the under side to or towards the top; as, to turn (one's self) over; to roll a stone over; to turn over the leaves; to tip over a cart.
17. Adverb
At an end; beyond the limit of continuance; completed; finished.
18. Adjective
Upper; covering; higher; superior; also, excessive; too much or too great; -- chiefly used in composition; as, overshoes, overcoat, over-garment, overlord, overwork, overhaste.
19. Noun
A certain number of balls (usually four) delivered successively from behind one wicket, after which the ball is bowled from behind the other wicket as many times, the fielders changing places.
20. Noun
(cricket) the division of play during which six balls are bowled at the batsman by one player from the other team from the same end of the pitch
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