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.

Flip

The top moves to the bottom. The object turns over.

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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Sink In particle over shown through its meaning patterns