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1all over
adverb
Definition of ALL OVER
1
: over the whole extent <decorated all over with a flower pattern>
2
: everywhere <looked all over for the book>
3
: in every respect : thoroughly <she is her mother all over>

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First Known Use of ALL OVER
15th century
Related to ALL OVER
- Synonyms
- everywhere, everyplace, far and wide, high and low, throughout
- Antonyms
- nowhere
Rhymes with ALL OVER
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2all over
preposition
Definition of ALL OVER
1
: in eagerly affectionate, attentive, or aggressive pursuit of <the band's fans were all over them>
2
: in or into a state marked by all-out criticism of <the press was all over the coach after the loss>
First Known Use of ALL OVER
1912
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