English adjective: all over | |||
1. | all over having come or been brought to a conclusion | ||
Samples | The harvesting was complete. The affair is over, ended, finished. The abruptly terminated interview. | ||
Synonyms | complete, concluded, ended, over, terminated | ||
Similar | finished | ||
Antonyms | unfinished | ||
English adverb: all over | |||
1. | all over over the entire area | ||
Samples | The wallpaper was covered all over with flowers. She ached all over. Everything was dusted over with a fine layer of soot. | ||
Synonyms | over | ||
2. | all over to or in any or all places | ||
Samples | You find fast food stores everywhere. People everywhere are becoming aware of the problem. He carried a gun everywhere he went. Looked all over for a suitable gift. | ||
Synonyms | everyplace, everywhere | ||
Domain usage | colloquialism | ||