Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

over

preposition/adverb/adjective
/ˈoʊ.vər/
Definition
extending directly upward from.
Examples
  • The cat jumped over the fence.
  • She held the umbrella over her head during the rain.
  • He looked over the edge of the cliff.
Meaning
In a position above or higher than something else, usually implying a sense of coverage or completion.
Synonyms
  • above
  • upon
  • across
  • higher than