Over And Over

A2 8+

Pronunciation: /oʊvər ənd oʊvər/

Definitions of over and over

adverb repeatedly or again

Example Sentences

A1 She practiced the dance routine over and over until she got it right.

A2 The child kept asking the same question over and over, driving his parents crazy.

B1 The professor repeated the key points of the lecture over and over to ensure the students understood.

B2 The team reviewed their strategy over and over to find any flaws before the competition.

C1 The musician rehearsed the difficult piece over and over until it was flawless.

C2 The author revised her manuscript over and over, making sure every word was perfect before publication.

preposition indicating repetition or continuation

Example Sentences

A1 I listen to my favorite song over and over.

A2 She practiced her lines for the play over and over until she got them right.

B1 The teacher repeated the instructions over and over to make sure everyone understood.

B2 He read the same book over and over, trying to analyze it from different perspectives.

C1 The scientist conducted the experiment over and over to ensure accurate results.

C2 The pianist rehearsed the difficult piece over and over, striving for perfection.

Examples of over and over in a Sentence

formal The researchers conducted the experiment over and over to ensure accurate results.

informal I keep telling you the same thing over and over, why don't you listen?

slang She kept replaying the song over and over because she loved it so much.

figurative The memories of that day replay in my mind over and over, like a never-ending movie.

Grammatical Forms of over and over

past tense

repeated

plural

over and overs

comparative

more and more

superlative

most

present tense

repeat

future tense

will repeat

perfect tense

have repeated

continuous tense

repeating

singular

over and over

positive degree

over and over

infinitive

to repeat

gerund

repeating

participle

repeated

Origin and Evolution of over and over

First Known Use: 1200 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The phrase 'over and over' originated from the Old English word 'ofer' meaning 'over' and 'again' which was used to convey repetition.
Evolution of the word: The phrase 'over and over' has retained its meaning of repetition over the centuries and is still commonly used in modern English.