phrasal verbs with over

Phrasal verbs with "over" often express the idea of crossing, repeating, covering, exceeding, or something being finished. The particle "over" adds a sense of movement across, excess, or completion.
For example:

  • get over – to recover from something
  • think over – to consider carefully
  • go over – to review or examine
  • be over – to be finished

When learning English phrasal verbs with "over", try grouping them by meaning. Visual associations also help – imagine “over” as crossing a bridge, finishing a task, or spilling out of a container.

Full list of phrasal verbs with over

come-over

come over

to visit someone at their place
get-over

get over

to recover from (illness, loss, shock)
take-over

take over

to gain control of something, especially a business or responsibility