over-

Old English

excessively, above

Prefix · means "excessively, above"

About the prefix over-

An Old English prefix expressing excess or position above. It is extremely productive and can combine with almost any verb or adjective.

Roots often paired with over-

Associated Words · 42

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overseas

In or to a foreign country across the sea

overhead

Above one's head; ongoing business expenses not tied to production

upgrade

To improve or replace with a better version; an improvement

oversight

An unintentional omission or mistake; supervision of a process

overweight

Having more body weight than is healthy; excess weight

overwhelmingly

To an overwhelming degree; predominantly

overview

A brief general summary of a subject

overtime

Extra time worked beyond regular hours; extra pay for such work; an extra period of play

overstate

To exaggerate or describe something as more than it really is

overrule

To reject or reverse a decision using superior authority

overestimate

To judge something as greater than it really is; an estimate that is too high

overdose

An excessive dangerous dose of a drug; to take such a dose

overload

An excessive load; to burden or supply power excessively

overuse

To use too much or too often; excessive use

oversimplify

To make something seem simpler than it really is

overpass

A bridge crossing over another road; to pass over or exceed

overcharge

To charge more than the correct price; an excessive charge

overstatement

An exaggerated statement beyond the truth

overvalue

To assign too high a value to something

oversimplification

The act of making something seem simpler than it is

overtax

To tax too heavily or place excessive demands on someone

overconfident

Excessively confident in oneself

overstay

To stay longer than permitted or appropriate

overexposure

Excessive exposure to light, media, or other influences