Note: Over, out, off, and similar adverbs, are often used in the predicate with the sense and force of adjectives, agreeing in this respect with the adverbs of place, here, there, everywhere, nowhere; as, the games were over; the play is over; the master was out; his hat is off.
Note: Over is much used in composition, with the same significations that it has as a separate word; as in overcast, overflow, to cast or flow so as to spread over or cover; overhang, to hang above; overturn, to turn so as to bring the underside towards the top; overact, overreach, to act or reach beyond, implying excess or superiority. All over. (a) Over the whole; upon all parts; completely; as, he is spatterd with mud all over. (b) Wholly over; at an end; as, it is all over with him. — Over again, once more; with repetition; afresh; anew. Dryden. — Over against, opposite; in front. Addison. — Over and above, in a manner, or degree, beyond what is supposed, defined, or usual; besides; in addition; as, not over and above well. "He . . . gained, over and above, the good will of all people." L' Estrange. — Over and over, repeatedly; again and again. — To boil over. See under Boil, v. i. — To come it over, To do over, To give over, etc. See under Come, Do, Give, etc. — To throw over, to abandon; to betray. Cf. To throw overboard, under Overboard.
OVER
O"ver, a.
Defn: Upper; covering; higher; superior; also, excessive; too much or too great; — chiefly used in composition; as, overshoes, overcoat, over-garment, overlord, overwork, overhaste.
OVER
O"ver, n. (Cricket)
Defn: A certain number of balls (usually four) delivered successively from behind ine wicket, after which the ball is bowled from behing the other wicket as many times, the fielders changing places.
OVERABOUND
O`ver*a*bound", v. i.
Defn: To be exceedingly plenty or superabundant. Pope.
OVERACT
O`ver*act", v. t.
1. To act or perform to excess; to exaggerate in acting; as, he overacted his part.