Particle guide
Phrasal verbs with over
The particle over starts from one core idea — across, above, beyond. Sink In groups its verbs by the recurring ways that idea plays out, so verbs that look unrelated line up into patterns.
76 phrasal verbs · 10 meaning groups
Arc
Someone or something crosses a space or obstacle from one side to the other.
Usual verb + particle uses
The verb keeps its normal meaning. The particle adds its usual direction or relation.
climb over
Cross by climbing the obstacle
“He climbed over the fence.”
“The cat climbed over the wall.”
cross over
Move from one side to the other
“She crossed over to the other side of the street.”
“The runner crossed over to the inside lane.”
hop over
Cross with a small jump
“She hopped over the wall easily.”
“The child hopped over the rope.”
jump over
Cross with a leap
“The horse jumped over the gate.”
“The child jumped over a puddle.”
lean over
Tip the upper body over something
“He leaned over to whisper.”
“Maya leaned over the balcony to look down.”
leap over
Cross with a powerful jump
“She leapt over the puddle.”
“The horse leapt over the fence.”
step over
Cross with a single stride
“Step over the threshold carefully.”
“Step over the cable by the desk.”
vault over
Cross by springing from your hands or a pole
“He vaulted over the counter.”
“The athlete vaulted over the high bar.”
Flip
The top moves to the bottom. The object turns over.
Usual verb + particle uses
The verb keeps its normal meaning. The particle adds its usual direction or relation.
boil over
(of liquid) Overflow while boiling
“The milk boiled over.”
“The soup boiled over onto the stove.”
slop over
(of liquid) Spill untidily from a container
“The soup slopped over the bowl.”
“Water slopped over the bucket.”
Stay
Someone visits, stays for a night, or stops during a longer journey.
Beyond
A situation passes, continues beyond a limit, or is delayed until later.
Skipping
A person, question, or topic is not chosen or discussed.
Covering
Something goes over another thing. It can hide it, protect it, or cover its surface.
Again
You examine or discuss something carefully, repeat an action, or keep thinking about it.
Business Activity
A business produces a total amount of sales or income during a period.
Machine Start
An engine completes its first cycle and starts running.
Transfer
Something moves from one person or side to another.
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