extra or surplus amounts of something, additional runs scored by a team after reaching the target score in a cricket match

Formal and Informal Expressions of overs

In different contexts, you can replace 'overs' with suitable alternatives. In a more formal setting, 'surplus' is apt. In informal speech or writing, 'extras' is a commonplace synonym.

overs: Explore its Definition & Usage

overs Definition

1extra or surplus amounts of something
2additional runs scored by a team after reaching the target score in a cricket match

Using overs: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "overs" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

Example
We have some overs of fabric left over from the project.
Example
The team won the match by 3 overs and 2 wickets.

overs Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for overs

excess
surplus
extra
remaining

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Summary: overs in Brief

'Overs' [ˈəʊvəz] refers to extra or surplus amounts of something, such as leftover fabric from a project. It also refers to additional runs scored by a team after reaching the target score in a cricket match. There are no idioms or phrases associated with this term.