Over Definition
over
adverb
- at or to a point across intervening space etc.; "come over and see us some time"; "over there"
- throughout an area; "he is known the world over"
- throughout a period of time; "stay over the weekend"
- beyond the top or upper surface or edge; forward from an upright position; "a roof that hangs over"
- over the entire area; "the wallpaper was covered all over with flowers"; "she ached all over"; "everything was dusted over with a fine layer of soot"
adjective
- having come or been brought to a conclusion; "the harvesting was complete"; "the affair is over, ended, finished"; "the abruptly terminated interview"
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
"Over" in song lyrics
See how over is used in real songs:
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"The Committee, shook ones, your time is over"
1.4.0. Productions f/ Chapel, Livewire, Wise — Da Block is Hot -
"The rock-and-rollers, you can't us this over"
2 Live Crew — Boys With Da Bass -
"You think that you're slick, and you can get over"
2 Live Crew — I Can't Go for That
Words that rhyme with over
Usage tips for "over"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "over" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for over to find words that pair well.