be over

VERB

stop

Synonyms

STRONGEST

break cease close drop end halt hold kill pause put an end to quit stall stand stay

STRONG

conclude desist discontinue finish refrain scrub tarry terminate

WEAK

blow off break off call it a day cold turkey come to a standstill cool it cut out cut short draw up hang it up pull up quit cold run its course shut down sign off wind up wrap up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

advance allow begin commence continue do go initiate release start

STRONG

carry on introduce restart

WEAK

encourage

Example Sentences

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It has been a scary few months, but the worst may be over.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

Scientists believe the most dramatic phase of Hektoria Glacier's collapse may now be over.

From Science Daily • May 19, 2026

The era of search-and-click travel, where consumers spend hours on booking sites comparing flight prices and room options, will be over.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

With the sort of resounding resilience that had earlier carried them to playoff wins without their two leading scorers, these Lakers have shown they desperately do not want this season to be over.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

“If my understanding of theatrical custom is correct, the interval will soon be over, and the actors will have to return to the theater to perform the second act. We simply must hide until then.”

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood

be over

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