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Moving, Visiting, or Staying (Over)

12 Words

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1.
ask over
Verb

to invite someone to come to one's house

Did you ask your cousins over for the family gathering?

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carry over
2.
carry over
Verb

to continue or move from one situation to the next

The team's camaraderie carried over from the sports field to the workplace.

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come over
3.
come over
Verb

to come to someone's house in order to visit them for a short time

Why don't you come over to my place for dinner tonight?

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4.
cross over
Verb

to move from one side or place to another

The pedestrians waited for the traffic light to change before they could safely cross over the busy intersection.

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5.
double over
Verb

to bend forward at the waist, typically due to laughter, pain, or a strong emotional reaction

The comedian's joke was so hilarious that the audience couldn't help but double over in laughter.

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6.
have over
Verb

to receive someone as a guest at one's home

We should have our neighbors over for a barbecue this weekend.

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7.
invite over
Verb

to ask someone to come to one's home or a specific location

We should invite some friends over for a casual dinner this weekend.

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8.
move over
Verb

to adjust one's position to create space for others

Could you move over a bit so we can squeeze one more chair at the dining table?

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roll over
9.
roll over
Verb

to cause something to rotate, typically by pushing it with one's hands

Can you roll over the log to see if there are any bugs underneath?

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sleep over
10.
sleep over
Verb

to stay at a place overnight

She offered to let us sleep over at her apartment since it was too late to find a hotel.

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11.
stay over
Verb

to spend the night at a particular location, typically away from one's own residence

The student stayed over at the library to study for an important exam.

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stop over
12.
stop over
Verb

to make a brief stop in the course of a journey, usually as a break

The flight attendant announced that the plane would stop over in Atlanta before reaching the final destination.

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