Spell Bee Word: over

Basic Details

Word: Over

Part of Speech: Preposition, Adverb, Adjective

Meaning: Across from one side to another; above or higher than something; finished or ended (depending on context).

Synonyms: Above, across, finished, beyond

Antonyms: Under, beneath, below, unfinished

Idioms and Phrases

1. Over the moon: Extremely happy or delighted. Example: "She was over the moon when she got the job."
2. Over and over: Repeatedly. Example: "He watched the movie over and over because he loved it so much."
3. Over the top: Excessive or exaggerated. Example: "His performance was funny, but sometimes a bit over the top."

Usage Examples

Example 1: The plane flew over the city before landing.

Example 2: The match is finally over after two hours of play.

Example 3: She leaned over the table to reach the book.

Fun Fact

The word "over" comes from Old English "ofer," meaning "above or higher than." It has been used for centuries in English with many different senses and idiomatic expressions.

Famous Quote

"Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened." - Dr. Seuss

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What is one meaning of "over"?

a) Beneath something
b) Across or above something
c) Inside something
d) Beside something

Answer: b) Across or above something

2. Which of these is a synonym of "over"?

a) Under
b) Beneath
c) Across
d) Inside

Answer: c) Across

3. Which is an antonym of "over"?

a) Above
b) Beyond
c) Under
d) Finished

Answer: c) Under

4. Which sentence uses "over" correctly?

a) The cat jumped over the fence.
b) He is overing his homework.
c) She is over walk in the park.
d) The dog over the street running.

Answer: a) The cat jumped over the fence.

5. What does the idiom "over the moon" mean?

a) Feeling sad
b) Extremely happy
c) Very tired
d) Confused

Answer: b) Extremely happy