adverb / adjective

over

no longer continuing

The movie is over when the lights come on.

Etymology

The spatial idea of going beyond a point extends to time. An event is over when its endpoint has been passed and it no longer continues.

More examples

  • Our vacation is over.
  • The storm will soon be over.
  • I am glad the exam is over.

Forms

over

Similar words

finished
Directly describes an activity that has ended.