| Over (over) |
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| prep. | (?) |
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| O"ver |
| [AS. ofer; akin
to D. over, G. über, OHG. ubir,
ubar, Dan. over, Sw. öfver, Icel.
yfir, Goth. ufar, L. super, Gr. (?), Skr.
upari. (?)199. |
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.
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.
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.
Above; -- implying superiority in
excellence, dignity, condition, or value; as, the advantages which
the Christian world has over the heathen.
Above in authority or station; -- implying
government, direction, care, attention, guard, responsibility, etc.;
-- opposed to under.
Across or during the time of; from
beginning to end of; as, to keep anything over night; to keep
corn over winter.
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.
Beyond; in excess of; in addition to; more
than; as, it cost over five dollars.
Above, implying superiority after a
contest; in spite of; notwithstanding; as, he triumphed over
difficulties; the bill was passed over the veto.
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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.
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.
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.
From inside to outside, above or across
the brim.
Beyond a limit; hence, in excessive degree
or quantity; superfluously; with repetition; as, to do the whole work
over.
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.
At an end; beyond the limit of
continuance; completed; finished.
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Upper; covering; higher;
superior; also, excessive; too much or too great; -- chiefly used in
composition; as, overshoes, overcoat, over-
garment, overlord, overwork,
overhaste.
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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.
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