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The correct spelling is over.
How to pronounce over
/ˈəʊ.və(ɹ)/
nounIPA: /ˈəʊ.və(ɹ)/
Say it like: Ove-r
The correct spelling is over. A set of six legal balls bowled. For example: "He overed the fence in good style."
Usage Examples
“He overed the fence in good style.”
“The cattle have been overing all day because of the flies.”
“The show is over.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A set of six legal balls bowled.
- 2.Any surplus amount of money, goods delivered, etc.
- 3.A shore, riverbank.
verb
- 1.To go over, or jump over.
- 2.To run about.
adjective
- 1.Discontinued; ended or concluded.
adverb
- 1.Thoroughly; completely; from beginning to end.
- 2.To an excessive degree; overly.
- 3.From an upright position to being horizontal.
- 4.Horizontally; left to right or right to left.
- 5.From one position or state to another.
preposition
- 1.Physical positioning.
- 2.By comparison.
- 3.Indicating relative status, authority, or power
- 4.Divided by.
- 5.Separates the three of a kind from the pair in a full house.
interjection
- 1.In radio communications: end of sentence, ready to receive reply.
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