December 8 , 2011 - Word of the Day: over

Use this word to say that something such as an event, a game, or a class is finished.

• What time is the movie over?
• The game should be over soon.
• Will this be over soon?
• Their marriage is over.
• When does class get over?

It's much better to use "done" or "finished" when describing a person:

• Are you over?
• Are you done? (Okay. This video is about the word "done.")
• Are you finished? (Okay)

The word "over" is also contained within many idioms:

• Will he ever get over his defeat? (get over = learn to accept)
• Could you please move over. I would like to sit down. (move over = change position to allow for more space.)
• How much pizza is left over from last night? (left over = remaining)

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