over-
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[edit] English
[edit] Etymology
From Middle English over-, from Old English ofer- (“over-”), from Proto-Germanic *ubar- (“over-”). Cognate with Dutch over-, German über-, Danish over-, Swedish över-. More at over.
[edit] Prefix
over-
[edit] Translations
above or higher
excessively
[edit] Usage notes
Comparison of relative combinations (two separate words, hyphenated or a single compound word) does not easily fit a pattern; terms become compound words as they are broadly accepted.
[edit] Derived terms
- overachieved
- overcautious
- overdo
- overdue
- overeducated
- overindulged
- overprepared
- overstimulated
- overwork
[edit] See also
[edit] Dutch
[edit] Prefix
over-
[edit] Usage notes
Mainly used with verbs. Nouns are derived from the verbs.
[edit] Derived terms
to the other side
once again
