over
preposition
adverb
adjective
noun
- the number of balls, usually six, delivered between successive changes of bowlers.
- the part of the game played between such changes.
verb (used with object)
interjection
Idioms for over
- over the entire surface of; everywhere: material printed all over with a floral design.
- thoroughly; entirely.
- finished: The war was all over and the soldiers came home.
Origin of over
Words nearby over
British Dictionary definitions for over again
preposition
adverb
- opposite to
- contrasting with
- in addition, esp when not expected
- unfair or excessive
adjective
adverb, adjective
noun
- a series of six balls bowled by a bowler from the same end of the pitch
- the play during this
Word Origin for over
Idioms and Phrases with over again (1 of 2)
Once more, as in The conductor had them start the symphony over again. [Mid-1500s]
Idioms and Phrases with over again (2 of 2)
In addition to the idioms beginning with over
- over a barrel
- over again
- over against
- over and above
- over and done with
- over and over
- over my dead body
- over one's head
- over the edge
- over the hill
- over the hump
- over the top
- over with
also see:
- all over
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