over-

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Prefix 1.2.1 Translations 1.2.2 Usage notes 1.2.3 Derived terms 1.3 See also 2 Dutch 2.1 Prefix 2.2 Usage notes 2.3 Derived terms

[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

Old English ofer-.

[edit] Prefix

over-

1. above, or higher
2. superior
3. excessively

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[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

• Category:English words prefixed with over-

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[edit] Dutch

[edit] Prefix

over-

1. to the other side, over
2. again, once again

[edit] Usage notes

Mainly used with verbs. Nouns are derived from the verbs.

[edit] Derived terms