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over

[oh-ver] / ˈoʊ vər /
ADJECTIVE
accomplished
Synonyms
STRONGEST
up
STRONG
bygone past
WEAK
ancient history at an end by closed completed concluded done done with ended finished gone settled
Antonyms
WEAK
failed fewer incomplete less unfinished
ADJECTIVE
in addition
Synonyms
STRONGEST
ever more too
STRONG
extra overmuch surplus
WEAK
additionally beyond excessively extremely immensely in excess inordinately left over over and above overly remaining superfluous unduly unused
Antonyms
STRONG
essential necessary
WEAK
failed fewer incomplete less unfinished
ADVERB
above
Synonyms
STRONGEST
off upstairs
STRONG
covering overhead
WEAK
aloft beyond farther up higher than in heaven in the sky on high on top of overtop straight up
Antonyms
WEAK
under

Example Sentences

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“For over three years, Anna’s family and friends have waited for justice. Today the jury has spoken, returned its guilty verdict for first-degree murder against this sociopath and justice has arrived,” Los Angeles County Dist.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

Prior to the amendment, the constitution designated the leader of the Senate to briefly take over in case the sitting president dies or is incapacitated.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

The pilot flew outside of Iranian airspace and ejected safely over friendly territory, according to people familiar with the matter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

But the contagious nature of the band’s biggest singles has, over time, earned them a fortified respect for the legacy.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

Hannah leans over the stroller and makes baby sounds.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.