1
: an embroidered, printed, or lace fabric with a design covering most of the surface
2
: a pattern or design in which a single unit is repeated so as to cover an entire surface
1
: over the whole extent
decorated all over with a flower pattern
2
: everywhere
looked all over for the book
3
: in every respect : thoroughly
she is her mother all over
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informal
: in eagerly affectionate, attentive, or aggressive pursuit of (someone or something)
the band's fans were all over them
2
informal
: very critical of (someone) in usually an angry or unreasonable way
the press was all over the coach after the loss
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“Allover.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/allover. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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