American English
/ˈoʊ.vɚ/
2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
Higher than something, usually without touching it.
Practice out loudHigher than something, usually without touching it.
The lamp is over the table.
Clouds hung over the city.
Over usually means higher than something, while on usually means touching it.
over the table · over the bed · directly over · hang over
something + is + over + something
hang + over + noun
Covering something or resting on top of it.
Put a blanket over the baby.
She held her coat over her head.
put a blanket over · pull a blanket over · throw a coat over · a cover over
put + noun + over + noun
pull + noun + over + noun
From one side of something to the other, often above it.
We walked over the bridge.
The dog jumped over the fence.
fly over · walk over · jump over · climb over
jump + over + noun
walk + over + noun
More than a particular number or amount.
Over 100 people came.
The bill was over $80.
over 100 people · over the limit · over budget · over the age of 18
over + number/amount
be + over + number/amount
Again and again; many times.
I read the message over and over.
Gradually, as time passes.
Over time, the pain became less severe.
In that place, usually one that is not very far away.
Your keys are over there by the door.