All Definitions for Over
Below are all the dictionary definitions of over:
1Finished
2Ended
3Concluded.
4Of a flower: wilting or withering.
5Hopeless
6Irrecoverable.
7Visiting one's home or other location.
8Having surmounted an obstacle.
9Having an excess in a particular respect.
10Surplus to requirements.
11Of a wrestler: generating a reaction from fans.
12Describing a physical change of position or state.
13From one position or location to another, horizontally or approximately so, or along a route visualised as "across".
14Across from one side of something to the other.
15So as to pass above.
16Up one side of something, across, and then down the other side.
17Across something, such as an edge, and then downwards.
18From an upright position to a horizontal one.
19So as to fold towards or onto itself.
20On top of something, or so as to cover something.
21So as to reverse up/down orientation, or otherwise change orientation by rotating.
22So as to reverse or exchange position(s).
23Expressing figurative movement from one position or state across to another.
24Indicating a direction or location away from the speaker, usually roughly horizontally or visualised as such.
25Thoroughly
26Completely
27From beginning to end.
28To a high or excessive degree
29Overly
30See also over-.
31Beyond or in excess of what is correct or expected.
32To a future time.
33Overnight (throughout the night).
34Indicating repetition.
35Again
36Another time
37Once more
38Over again.
39Used for rhetorical effect to reinforce that something was done the stated number of times.
40See also individual entries for phrasal verbs: go over, hand over, run over, take over, win over, etc.
41A set of six legal balls bowled.
42Any surplus amount of money, goods delivered, etc.
43Something having an excess of a particular property.
44A bet that a particular sporting statistic, such a points scored in a game, will be above a certain stated value.
45To go over, or jump over.
46To run about.
47A shore, riverbank.
48A village and civil parish in South Cambridgeshire district, Cambridgeshire, England (OS grid ref TL3770).
49A suburban area in Winsford, Cheshire West and Chester district, Cheshire, England (OS grid ref SJ6366).
50A hamlet in Almondsbury parish, South Gloucestershire district, Gloucestershire, England (OS grid ref ST5882)
51A hamlet near Gloucester in Highnam parish, Tewkesbury district, Gloucestershire (OS grid ref SO8119).
52A village in Seevetal, Lower Saxony, Germany.
About antonyms for over
Finding the right antonym for over helps writers create contrast, clarify meaning, and add depth to their work. Defined as "Finished", over has 0 opposite words that can be used to express contrasting ideas.
When choosing an antonym, consider the connotation, formality level, and audience. Some alternatives work better in casual conversation while others shine in academic or professional writing. For example, using a more formal antonym in a business email can elevate your tone, while a casual antonym might feel more natural in creative writing or dialogue.
It is also worth noting that not all antonyms are perfectly interchangeable. The context of your sentence, the surrounding words, and the intended emotional impact all play a role in selecting the best opposite word. The list above provides the most common and useful antonyms for over, but always read your sentence aloud to ensure the chosen word flows naturally.