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.