tower over
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To be much taller or higher than something; to loom over.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
It is this stretch which provides what is perhaps the most staggering scenic prospect of all; the impression made on the mind by the overwhelming height of the Eiger, towering over the train, is almost impossible to describe.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To be much greater or more important than.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “tower over” mean?
To be much taller or higher than something; to loom over.
Is “tower over” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.