over-

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈəʊvə/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈoʊvɚ/

Prefix

Prefix over-

1. You add over- to the beginning of verbs and adjectives such as do, work, long, and crowded to indicate too much of it.

   When you start exercising, be careful not to overdo it.

   His speech was overlong and some people fell asleep.

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