over-
Old Englishexcessively, 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
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