prep,adv

 

above above or higher than something

The sign over the door said "Private, No Entry".

 

side to side If you walk, jump, climb, etc over an object or place, you go from one side of it to the other side.

We had to climb over large rocks to get to the beach.

 

amount more than a particular amount, number, or age

 

opposite side on or to the opposite side of a road, bridge, path, etc

The station is over the bridge.

 

cover covering someone or something

She placed the quilt over the bed.

 

down down from a higher to a lower position

The little boy fell over and started to cry.

 

place to a particular place

Could you bring the plates over here (= bring them to this place).

 

time during a particular period of time

I was in Seattle over the summer.

 

about connected with or about

It's stupid arguing over something so trivial.

 

not used not used

There's some food left over from the party.

 

using using the radio or telephone

I made the booking over the phone.

 

control in control of someone or something

Her husband has a lot of influence over her.

 

adjective

 

finished

The exams will be over next week.