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Vocabulary Entry
over
|verb • preposition • adverb • noun
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V
verb
To surpass or exceed in quantity, degree, or performance.
Example Sentences
"She hopes to overachieve on her exam."
"The company's sales have overgrown since last year."
"He tends to overthink every decision he makes."
P
preposition
Above or higher than; in or to a position covering.
Example Sentences
"The picture hangs over the fireplace."
"She looked over the fence to see what was happening."
"There is a bridge over the river."
A
adverb
To an excessive degree; more than is necessary.
Example Sentences
"He was overjoyed by the news."
"She speaks over loudly during meetings."
"They were overanxious about the upcoming test."
N
noun
A term used in sports, particularly baseball, to indicate a turn at bat that ends a player's opportunity to hit.
Example Sentences
"He hit three home runs in one over."
"The team won the game in the final over."
"She bowled an outstanding over during the match."