How to Use over in a Sentence

over

1 of 3 adverb
Definition of overnext
Synonyms for overnext
  • She knocked over the lamp.
  • We came to a stream and jumped over.
  • The wall's too high for us to climb over.
  • She leaned over and kissed him.
  • A couple of trees fell over during the storm.
  • The baby rolled over onto his stomach.
  • The world of work is changing, and the changes are not over yet.
    — Kathy Caprino, Forbes, 6 July 2021
  • How has your life been for the past few months now that the tour is over?
    — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 16 Mar. 2022
  • And one of the most famous waits until the game is over.
    — Erick Smith, USA TODAY, 29 Aug. 2023
  • The good thing is that once the caterpillars die the threat is over.
    — Peter Krouse, cleveland, 1 Sep. 2021
  • There were also fears that the worst may not be over yet.
    — NBC News, 16 July 2021
  • There’d be a kneecap over there on the ground of my own that just fell off.
    — Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press, 29 Dec. 2021
  • The fight to expand the child tax credit isn’t over yet.
    — Paige McGlauflin, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2022
  • The worst could be over in the next two months – at least for the delta variant.
    — oregonlive, 17 Oct. 2021
  • Still, many say the worst of the hurdles appear to be over.
    — Chip Cutter, WSJ, 8 Aug. 2022
  • Once the moon is no longer overlapping with the sun, the eclipse is over.
    — Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 2 Oct. 2023
  • But the commitment doesn’t mean that the fight for him is over.
    — Stephen Means, cleveland, 2 Jan. 2022
  • At some point, the career will be over; the bright lights turn off.
    — Prem Thakker, The New Republic, 30 Dec. 2022
  • Shrubs are not out of the woods just because winter is over.
    — Beth Botts, chicagotribune.com, 10 Apr. 2022
  • Summer is over, and the mad dash to get kids back to school and fall sports is done.
    — cleveland, 11 Nov. 2022
  • This does not mean the Guardians search for catching is over.
    — Paul Hoynes, cleveland, 4 Dec. 2022
  • My heart is rent asunder- a life of love and joy and wisdom with him is over.
    — Lisa Respers France, CNN, 26 July 2022
  • The holidays are over but that doesn't mean the deals are, too.
    — Sarah Byron, Peoplemag, 29 Dec. 2022
  • The child would make one final request, and then the study would be over.
    — Christian B. Miller, Forbes, 21 Apr. 2021
  • Yet there are also very clear signs that the worst might be over for the sector.
    — David Wainer, WSJ, 13 Dec. 2023
  • Still, there are some promising signs that the worst could soon be over.
    — Paul R. La Monica, CNN, 18 Dec. 2022
  • The game was over, and things were just getting started.
    — Mark Heim | Mheim@al.com, al, 27 Jan. 2022
  • All that is happening now means the era of cheap food may be over.
    — Tim Benton, CNN, 13 July 2022
  • When everything is over, this will be what the virus did to us.
    — Callie Stanford, al, 19 June 2020
  • The holidays may be over, but that doesn’t mean the deals are done.
    — Hillary Maglin, Travel + Leisure, 26 Dec. 2023
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over

2 of 3 preposition
  • Throw the rocks over the side of the boat.
  • He looked over the fence.
  • He fell over the cliff's edge.
  • The meat was cooked over an open fire.
  • A plane was flying low over the trees.
  • The sun's coming up over the mountain.
  • She looked at him over the top of her glasses.
  • Their balcony looks out over the city.
  • She slung the bag over her shoulder.
  • His hat was pulled low over his eyes.
  • That increase is the largest in the state over that time.
    — Ramsey Archibald | Rarchibald@al.com, al, 10 Apr. 2021
  • If commuters drive to and from work, that's over four hours a week.
    — Elinor Aspegren, USA TODAY, 17 Feb. 2021
  • And you guys are on the couch and reading the paper and talking over coffee.
    — Ramin Setoodeh, Variety, 10 June 2022
  • The last was over a year ago, long before any kind of scandal.
    — Fox News, 25 Sep. 2021
  • One was developed by the son of the former owner over the course of the past four years.
    — Joshua Robinson, WSJ, 16 May 2021
  • But whether this will be enough to win over voters is unclear.
    — Rebecca Tan, Washington Post, 4 July 2022
  • Plinske wrote back and the two kept in touch over the next several months.
    — Annie Martin, orlandosentinel.com, 16 July 2021
  • Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large Dutch oven or saucepan.
    — Tribune News Service, cleveland, 1 Sep. 2021
  • Both of those players have just done a really nice job for us over the course of the years.
    — Scott Patsko, cleveland, 23 Apr. 2021
  • That's more than the total amount raised over the past five years combined.
    — Julia Horowitz, CNN, 19 Dec. 2021
  • These paddles are held with both hands, and the paddler sits low in the boat with the paddle over their lap.
    — Matthew Every, Field & Stream, 14 Dec. 2023
  • We, like all of you, were shocked by the events that unfolded over the past week.
    — Sunil Jagtiani, Fortune, 13 Nov. 2022
  • Jones, who has been with the department for over three years, could not be reached.
    — Washington Post, 2 July 2020
  • But its meaning changed over time in wake of the social justice movement.
    — Kaylee Remington, cleveland, 21 Aug. 2021
  • Pieces of their body can still function over an hour after being sliced and diced.
    — Corryn Wetzel, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Oct. 2020
  • Newby said the person standing over him did not say anything to him and did not strike him.
    — Lawrence Andrea, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Dec. 2020
  • No one was hurt, and everyone had a pretty good laugh over it.
    — Steve Meyer, Anchorage Daily News, 24 July 2022
  • See year over year price changes for major categories of goods.
    — Rob Wile, NBC News, 13 July 2022
  • His height towers over her, and she’s never looked younger.
    — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2023
  • How the changes in spending play out over the next several months will be something to watch.
    — Justin Lahart, WSJ, 16 July 2021
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over

3 of 3 adjective
  • When is this class over?
  • And before we knew it, the storm was over.
  • When it's over, it's over. You don't get a second chance.
  • In turn, the over hit in five of the Saints’ first eight games.
    — Catena Media, oregonlive, 7 Nov. 2022
  • These electric socks provide all-over heat to both the top and the bottom of the foot.
    — Nicol Natale, PEOPLE.com, 23 Dec. 2021
  • And that will take care of itself over time as the economy ratchets up the growth rate.
    — WSJ, 24 Apr. 2017
  • Meanwhile the all-over print is a nod to the Barcelona coat of arms, which is also the base of the club crest.
    — SI.com, 12 Sep. 2019
  • The foam, on the other hand, is great for sections or all-over color.
    — Devon Abelman, Allure, 26 June 2018
  • When play stopped, the cut line was at 2-over par for the tournament.
    — Mark Inabinett | Minabinett@al.com, al, 8 Apr. 2023
  • For an all-over ethereal look, stick to a soft peachy palette.
    — Allure, 3 May 2022
  • Use black as an all-over paint color or as an accent to add depth and drama to your bedroom.
    — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Feb. 2022
  • The dress is sleeveless (still scary for me at times), has an all-over print, and is oversize.
    — Kellie Brown, Teen Vogue, 25 Mar. 2019
  • Adam Trautman begins offset left and runs an over route.
    — Jeff Nowak, NOLA.com, 5 Oct. 2020
  • The same concepts apply to cancelling noise via an earbud or an over-ear headphone.
    — Tim Newcomb, Popular Mechanics, 22 Mar. 2023
  • For an over bet to hit, both teams need to combine to score 48 points or more.
    — Ryan R. Bonini, USA TODAY Sportsbook Wire, 15 Sep. 2019
  • The styles are pared-back, with only the slightest ruching or details such as tie fronts or all-over stripes.
    — Halie Lesavage, Glamour, 2 Mar. 2018
  • Gigi's all-over blonde tone is a bit creamier in certain areas.
    — Maya Allen, Marie Claire, 27 Aug. 2019
  • Scrivo suggests the balayage technique rather than an all-over shade change or foils.
    — Sam Escobar, Good Housekeeping, 15 Oct. 2018
  • The Miracle Balm was a great finish for an all-over highlight.
    — Andrea Aguila, Glamour, 28 July 2022
  • Back Texas on the moneyline here and, given how good both offenses are, look for a play on the over bet.
    — Ian Firstenberg, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2023
  • The pop star previously switched between all-over ink black and her signature black with neon green roots.
    — Stephanie Wenger, PEOPLE.com, 2 Feb. 2022
  • That may increase over time as ridership rises, according to a spokesman for the mayor.
    — Paul Berger, WSJ, 3 May 2018
  • Use it as an all-over remedy for mass breakouts, or as a spot-checker for one-offs.
    — Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 16 Sep. 2021
  • And does the large Republican turnout presage a big vote for Trump or a heavy cross-over vote for Biden?
    — David Lauter Washington Bureau Chief, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2020
  • One of the biggest problems is the over classification of documents.
    — Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 20 Jan. 2023
  • This is because the minimum you’re required to pay increases with your over balance.
    — Mia Taylor, Fortune, 10 Nov. 2022
  • Modern, all-over blue and white petals give this bedside lamp a graceful air with a pop of personality.
    — Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2021
  • Given the defensive struggles, look for Kansas to stop the slide and pair it with an over bet here as this one will have no shortage of offense.
    — Ian Firstenberg, Chicago Tribune, 28 Jan. 2023
  • The company typically names a new class of members every two years, and the pool then dwindles over time as some decide to leave or are pushed out.
    — Dakin Campbell, Bloomberg.com, 20 July 2017
  • And his last rule of thumb is to start with a neutral, all-over color—without it, your highlights and lowlights won't pop.
    — Rachel Nussbaum, Glamour, 20 July 2017

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