Over and over Meaning in English
expression
ˈoʊvɝ/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈoʊvɝ
OH-vur-and-OH-vur
ˈəʊvɐ/ /ˈænd/ /ˈəʊvɐ
OH-vuh-and-OH-vuh
Definition
Again and again; doing something repeatedly, often many times.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and common in spoken English for emphasis. Often used to describe actions, habits, or mistakes that are repeated. Can replace with 'again and again' in most contexts. Not used for precise counts—implies many repetitions.
Spanish: una y otra vezPortuguese (BR): várias vezes - repetidamentePortuguese (PT): várias vezes - repetidamenteChinese (Simplified): 一遍又一遍 - 反复Chinese (Traditional): 一遍又一遍 - 反覆Hindi: बार-बारArabic: مرارًا وتكرارًاBengali: বারবার - বারংবারRussian: снова и снова - раз за разомJapanese: 何度も - 何回もVietnamese: lặp đi lặp lại - nhiều lầnKorean: 계속해서 - 반복해서Turkish: defalarca - tekrar tekrarUrdu: بار بار - بارہاIndonesian: berulang kali - lagi dan lagi
Example Sentences
She read the story over and over.
basic
I listened to the same song over and over.
basic
He asks the same question over and over.
basic
I've told you over and over to lock the door at night!
natural
If you make the same mistake over and over, you won't learn.
natural
Kids love to watch their favorite cartoons over and over without getting bored.
natural