Phrase guide

sit over

verb · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

verb

Meaning 1

To move along a seat or bench to make room.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: intransitive

Examples

  • She sat over toward the front of the train car.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

To be on the left side of a player.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: card-games, games

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: sit under

3

verb

Meaning 3

To weigh heavily on (someone) or to trouble (someone)

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

Examples

  • His legal problems sat over him all year.
  • The trump cards hadn't been played yet, so they sat over his strategy.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

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