over

Definition

• n. (cricket) the division of play during which six balls are bowled at the batsman by one player from the other team from the same end of the pitch
• adv. at or to a point across intervening space etc.
• adv. throughout an area
• adv. throughout a period of time

Word forms

Plural

overs

Example sentences

1. adv.

   The movie is over; let's go home now.

2. prep.

   The bird flew over the lake.

3. a.

   The over shelf is used for storing books.

4. vt.

   He decided to over the fence to get to the other side.