English Dictionary

over

/ˈəʊ.və(ɹ)/

prep

On top of; above; higher than; further up. / Across or spanning. / In such a way as to cover.

The cat jumped over the fence.

意味（1）

On top of; above; higher than; further up.

Hold the sign up over your head.

意味（2）

Across or spanning.

There is a bridge over the river.

意味（3）

In such a way as to cover.

Drape the fabric over the table.

意味（4）

From one physical position to another via an obstacle that must be traversed vertically, first upwards and then downwards.

The dog jumped over the fence.

意味（5）

More than; to a greater degree.

I prefer the purple over the pink.

意味（6）

Beyond; past; exceeding; too much or too far.

I think I’m over my limit for calories for today.

意味（7）

(in certain collocations) As compared to.

Sales are down this quarter over last.

意味（8）

Indicating relative status, authority, or power

The owner's son lorded it over the experienced managers.

意味（9）

(mathematics) Divided by.

Two over six equals one over three.

意味（10）

(poker) Separates the three of a kind from the pair in a full house.

9♦9♠9♣6♥6♠ = nines over sixes

意味（11）

Finished with; done with; from one state to another via a hindrance that must be solved or defeated; or via a third state that represents a significant difference from the first two.

We got over the engineering problems and the prototype works great.

意味（12）

While using, especially while consuming.

Six diners in business clothes—five attractive young women and a balding middle-aged man—relax over cigarettes.

意味（13）

Concerning or regarding.

The two boys had a fight over whose girlfriend was the best.

意味（14）

Above, implying superiority after a contest; in spite of; notwithstanding.

We triumphed over difficulties.