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• Adjektiv, das ausdrückt, dass etwas beendet oder abgeschlossen ist, eine bestimmte Grenze überschreitet oder sich oberhalb von etwas befindet.

An adjective used to describe something that has ended or is completed, or that exceeds a certain limit or is situated above something else.

1. Exceeding, more thanB1formal

   Greater than a particular amount, number, or degree.

   Übersteigend, mehr als

   • The temperature was over 30 degrees Celsius.
   • He is over 18 years old and can vote.
   • The project cost went over budget.

   Synonymeabovebeyondexceedingmore than

   Antonymebelowbeneathunder

2. Finished, concludedA2formal

   No longer in progress; completed or ended.

   Beendet

   • The concert is over.
   • The school year is finally over.
   • The meeting is over, you can leave.

   Synonymeclosedcompleteconcludeddoneendedfinishedsettledterminatedthrough

   Antonymecontinuingincompleteongoingunfinished

3. Excessively, too muchB2informalamerican

   Having an excessive degree of a quality; overly.

   Übermäßig

   • The sauce was over salty.
   • She is over enthusiastic about the project.
   • That's an over complicated explanation.

   Synonymedisproportionateexcessiveimmoderateinordinateovermuchtoo muchundue

• Adverb, das eine Lage oberhalb oder über etwas angibt (z. B. „Das Bild hängt über dem Sofa“) oder ausdrückt, dass eine Handlung oder ein Zustand beendet ist, eine Grenze überschritten oder ein Zeitraum/eine Menge umfasst wurde (z. B. „Die Besprechung ist vorbei“, „Er hat über zehn Stunden gearbeitet“).

An adverb indicating position above or higher than something (e.g., "The picture hangs over the sofa"), or indicating that an action or state has finished, exceeded, or covered a period or amount (e.g., "The meeting is over," "He worked over ten hours").

1. Above, higher thanA1formal

   At a higher position or level than something else; situated across a space.

   Über, oberhalb

   • The plane flew over the mountains.
   • He threw the ball over the fence.
   • She looked over the balcony and saw the garden.

   Synonymeabovealoftoverhead

   Antonymebelowunder

2. Finished, endedA1formal

   Used to indicate that an event, activity, or state has come to an end.

   Vorbei, beendet

   • The concert is over.
   • Work is over for the day.
   • When the game is over, we’ll go out for ice cream.

   Synonymecompleteconcludeddoneendedfinishedterminatedthrough

3. More than, exceedingA2formal

   Indicates a quantity that is greater than a particular number or amount.

   Mehr als, übersteigend

   • There were over twenty people at the party.
   • She is over thirty years old.
   • The river is over five miles long.

   Synonymeaboveexceedingmore than

   Antonymeunder

4. Repeatedly, continuously (colloquial)B1informal

   Used in informal speech to express that something happens many times or continuously, often in the phrase “over and over”.

   Wiederholt, ununterbrochen (umgangssprachlich)

   • He told the story over and over again.
   • The song played over and over on the radio.
   • She keeps asking the same question over and over.

   Synonymeafreshagainanewrepeatedly

5. No longer interested or emotionally involved (slang)B2slangamerican

   Informal slang meaning that someone has moved past a feeling, relationship, or situation.

   Nicht mehr interessiert oder emotional involviert (Slang)

   • I'm over that argument we had yesterday.
   • She’s finally over him after the breakup.
   • He's over the whole drama at work.

   Synonymedonefinishedpastthrough

• Substantiv, das im Cricket einen bestimmten Abschnitt oder eine Serie von sechs aufeinanderfolgenden, von einem Spieler geworfenen Bällen bezeichnet; allgemeiner auch eine Abdeckung oder Schicht, die über etwas gelegt wird.

A noun referring to a specific period or sequence in cricket consisting of six consecutive balls bowled by the same player, or more generally a covering or layer placed over something.

1. Cricket overB2formalsport

   A set of six consecutive deliveries bowled by a single bowler.

   Over (Kricket)

   • The bowler completed his first over without conceding a run.
   • She took three wickets in the tenth over of the innings.
   • The captain decided to change the bowler after the fourth over.

2. Surplus or excess amountB1formalbusiness

   An amount that exceeds what is required or expected; a surplus.

   Überschuss

   • The budget had an over of $2,000 after the project was completed.
   • There was a noticeable over in the supply of the product this quarter.
   • We need to account for the over before finalizing the financial report.

   Synonymeexcessextraglutoverageoverplusoversupplysuperabundancesurfeitsurplussurplusage

   Antonymedeficitinsufficiencylackshortageunderage

3. Covering or lid (culinary)A2informalculinary

   A thin layer placed over food, often for protection or decoration, such as frosting or glaze.

   Kulinarische Glasur

   • The cake had a chocolate over that melted in the sun.
   • She added a caramel over to the brownies for extra shine.
   • The pastry chef finished the éclairs with a glossy apricot over.

   Synonymecoatingcovercoveringlidtopping

4. End of a game or broadcastA1informalamericanIT

   The point at which a game, program, or activity concludes, often expressed as "game over" or "show's over".

   Ende

   • When the timer hit zero, the screen displayed "Game Over".
   • After the final episode, the series' over left fans disappointed.
   • He sighed, "That's it, it's over," after finishing the marathon.

• Bezeichnet räumlich eine Lage oberhalb oder über etwas, zeitlich einen Zeitraum oder eine Dauer, sowie übertragen ein Mehr an Menge, Rang oder Macht bzw. eine Ersetzung oder ein Mittel.

The preposition 'over' indicates a position above something, movement across an obstacle or space, covering a surface, an amount greater than a given value, a period of time, a topic of discussion, control or authority, preference for one thing over another, a means of communication and exceeding a limit.

1. Position above somethingA1formal

   Indicates that something is located above another object, often without direct contact.

   Lage über etwas

   • The plane flew over the city
   • Hold the umbrella over your head
   • The light is over the table

2. Movement across an obstacleA1formal

   Indicates movement from one side to the other across the top of an object or obstacle.

   über

   • He jumped over the fence
   • Come over to my house
   • The bridge goes over the river

3. Covering a surfaceA2formal

   Indicates that one thing covers or protects another from above.

   Bedeckung einer Oberfläche

   • Put a blanket over the child
   • She wore a coat over her dress
   • Spread the cloth over the table

4. More than (amount)A1formal

   Used for a number, amount or age greater than a particular value.

   mehr als, über

   • It costs over $50
   • He is over 40 years old
   • Over 100 people attended

5. During (a period of time)A2formal

   Indicates the length of time during which an action takes place.

   während, im Verlauf von

   • We talked over dinner
   • The project will be finished over the next week
   • Stay over the weekend

6. Topic of discussionB1formal

   Indicates the subject, topic or cause of a discussion, argument or reflection.

   Thema, Gegenstand, Grund

   • They argued over the bill
   • We had a discussion over the issue
   • Don't cry over spilled milk