Old English · prefix
ofer-
over, above; too much
Forms
- ofer-
- over- — English form reflecting the voiced consonant of the older prefix.
Origin
Proto-Germanic *uber, ‘over,’ from reconstructed Proto-Indo-European *uper, ‘over; above.’
Note
Native English over-, Latin super-, and Greek hyper- share older ancestry.
Words sharing this root
overcompensationAn excessive response intended to make up for a weakness or shortfall.overdoDo something more than is needed or sensible.overfillFilling beyond the intended capacity, or the resulting excess.overflowSpreading beyond the amount a container or system can hold.overlayA layer placed over something.overrideSetting something aside through greater authority or control.overseeSupervise work, people, or activities.oversexedHaving or showing excessive interest in sexual activity.overshadowTo cast a shadow over something.overshootGoing beyond an intended target or limit.overstepTo go beyond what is allowed or appropriate.