Over

4 lettersprepositioncommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

Above or higher than something else. Can indicate movement across or completion.

“The plane flew over the mountains.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈəʊ.və(r)/

Syllables

o·ver

Related Words

Synonyms

above across beyond

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Very common word with O-V-E-R pattern.

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Scrabble

Worth 7 points, versatile for connecting words.

Words Related to Over

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “over” to make these 4-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

aver ever oven

Add a letter to make a longer word

5-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “over”.

bevor corve cover dover drove grove hover lover mover orvet ouvre overs overt prove roove roved roven rover roves rovet servo torve trove vedro

Longer words starting with Over

Words that begin with “over”.

overs overt overall overcome overhead overseas overview overnight

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