Through vs. Over
Throughpreposition
From one side of an opening to the other.
Throughpreposition
Entering, then later leaving.
Throughpreposition
Surrounded by (while moving).
Throughpreposition
By means of.
Throughpreposition
(North America) To (or up to) and including, with all intermediate values.
Throughadjective
Passing from one side of something to the other.
Throughadjective
Finished; complete.
Throughadjective
Valueless; without a future.
Throughadjective
No longer interested.
Throughadjective
Proceeding from origin to destination without delay due to change of equipment.
Throughadjective
(association football) In possession of the ball beyond the last line of defence but not necessarily the goalkeeper; through on goal.
Throughadverb
From one side to the other by way of the interior.
Throughadverb
From one end to the other.
Throughadverb
To the end.
Throughadverb
Completely.
Throughadverb
Out into the open.
Throughnoun
A large slab of stone laid in a dry-stone wall from one side to the other; a perpend.
Throughnoun
(obsolete) A coffin, sarcophagus or tomb of stone; a large slab of stone laid on a tomb.
Throughpreposition
From end to end of, or from side to side of; from one surface or limit of, to the opposite; into and out of at the opposite, or at another, point; as, to bore through a piece of timber, or through a board; a ball passes through the side of a ship.
Throughpreposition
Between the sides or walls of; within; as, to pass through a door; to go through an avenue.
Throughpreposition
By means of; by the agency of.
Throughpreposition
Over the whole surface or extent of; as, to ride through the country; to look through an account.
Throughpreposition
Among or in the midst of; - used to denote passage; as, a fish swims through the water; the light glimmers through a thicket.
Throughpreposition
From the beginning to the end of; to the end or conclusion of; as, through life; through the year.
Throughadverb
From one end or side to the other; as, to pierce a thing through.
Throughadverb
From beginning to end; as, to read a letter through.
Throughadverb
To the end; to a conclusion; to the ultimate purpose; as, to carry a project through.
Throughadjective
Going or extending through; going, extending, or serving from the beginning to the end; thorough; complete; as, a through line; a through ticket; a through train. Also, admitting of passage through; as, a through bridge.
Throughadjective
having finished or arrived at completion;
Throughadjective
of a route or journey etc.; continuing without requiring stops or changes;
Throughadverb
from one end or side to the other;
Throughadverb
from beginning to end;
Throughadverb
over the whole distance;
Throughadverb
to completion;
Throughadverb
in diameter;
Throughadverb
throughout the entire extent;
Overadjective
Discontinued; ended or concluded.
Overadverb
Thoroughly; completely; from beginning to end.
Overadverb
To an excessive degree; overly.
Overadverb
From an upright position to being horizontal.
Overadverb
Horizontally; left to right or right to left.
Overadverb
From one position or state to another.
Overadverb
Overnight throughout the night.
Overadverb
Again; another time; once more; over again.
Overadverb
(procedure word, military) a procedure word meaning that a station is finished transmitting and is expecting a response.
Overnoun
(cricket) A set of six legal balls bowled.
Overnoun
Any surplus amount of money, goods delivered, etc.
Overnoun
A shore, riverbank.
Overpreposition
Physical positioning.
Overpreposition
On top of; above; higher than; further up.
Overpreposition
Across or spanning.
Overpreposition
In such a way as to cover.
Overpreposition
From one physical position to another via an obstacle that must be traversed vertically, first upwards and then downwards.
Overpreposition
By comparison.
Overpreposition
More than; to a greater degree.
Overpreposition
Beyond; past; exceeding; too much or too far.
Overpreposition
(in certain collocations) As compared to.
Overpreposition
(mathematics) Divided by.
Overpreposition
(poker) Separates the three of a kind from the pair in a full house.
Overpreposition
Finished with; done with; from one state to another via a hindrance that must be solved or defeated; or via a third state that represents a significant difference from the first two.
Overpreposition
While using, especially while consuming.
Overpreposition
Concerning or regarding.
Overpreposition
Above, implying superiority after a contest; in spite of; notwithstanding.
Overinterjection
In radio communications: end of sentence, ready to receive reply.
Overpreposition
Above, or higher than, in place or position, with the idea of covering; - opposed to under; as, clouds are over our heads; the smoke rises over the city.
Overpreposition
Across; from side to side of; - implying a passing or moving, either above the substance or thing, or on the surface of it; as, a dog leaps over a stream or a table.
Overpreposition
Upon the surface of, or the whole surface of; hither and thither upon; throughout the whole extent of; as, to wander over the earth; to walk over a field, or over a city.
Overpreposition
Above; - implying superiority in excellence, dignity, condition, or value; as, the advantages which the Christian world has over the heathen.
Overpreposition
Above in authority or station; - implying government, direction, care, attention, guard, responsibility, etc.; - opposed to under.
Overpreposition
Across or during the time of; from beginning to end of; as, to keep anything over night; to keep corn over winter.
Overpreposition
Above the perpendicular height or length of, with an idea of measurement; as, the water, or the depth of water, was over his head, over his shoes.
Overpreposition
Beyond; in excess of; in addition to; more than; as, it cost over five dollars.
Overpreposition
Above, implying superiority after a contest; in spite of; notwithstanding; as, he triumphed over difficulties; the bill was passed over the veto.
Overadverb
From one side to another; from side to side; across; crosswise; as, a board, or a tree, a foot over, i. e., a foot in diameter.
Overadverb
From one person or place to another regarded as on the opposite side of a space or barrier; - used with verbs of motion; as, to sail over to England; to hand over the money; to go over to the enemy.
Overadverb
From beginning to end; throughout the course, extent, or expanse of anything; as, to look over accounts, or a stock of goods; a dress covered over with jewels.
Overadverb
From inside to outside, above or across the brim.
Overadverb
Beyond a limit; hence, in excessive degree or quantity; superfluously; with repetition; as, to do the whole work over.
Overadverb
In a manner to bring the under side to or towards the top; as, to turn (one's self) over; to roll a stone over; to turn over the leaves; to tip over a cart.
Overadverb
Completed; at an end; beyond the limit of continuance; finished; as, when will the play be over?.
Overadverb
Excessively; too much or too greatly; - chiefly used in composition; as, overwork, overhasty, overeager, overanxious, overreact, overcook.
Overadjective
Upper; covering; higher; superior; - chiefly used in composition; as, overshoes, overcoat, over-garment, overlord.
Overadjective
Excessive; too much or too great; - chiefly used in composition; as, overwork, overhaste, overreaction.
Overnoun
A certain number of balls (usually four) delivered successively from behind one wicket, after which the ball is bowled from behind the other wicket as many times, the fielders changing places.
Overnoun
(cricket) the period during which a given number of balls (6 in England but 8 in Australia) are bowled at the batsman by one player from the other team from the same end of the pitch
Overadjective
having come or been brought to a conclusion;
Overadverb
at or to a point across intervening space etc.;
Overadverb
throughout an area;
Overadverb
in such a manner as to be understood and accepted;
Overadverb
throughout a period of time;
