Tower over
verb
To be much taller or higher than someone or something else.
The skyscraper towers over the other buildings in the city.
Often appears as...
- towers over the city
- towers over the landscape
verb
To be much better, stronger or more important than someone or something else.
His remarkable talent towers over that of his peers.
Often appears as...
- towers over the competition
- towers over the rest
verb
To be much taller or higher than someone or something else.
The skyscraper towers over the other buildings in the city.
Often appears as...
- towers over the city
- towers over the landscape
verb
To be much better, stronger or more important than someone or something else.
His remarkable talent towers over that of his peers.
Often appears as...
- towers over the competition
- towers over the rest
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Presence
Refers to something literally standing much taller than its surroundings.
The ancient oak tree towered over the shrubs.
Pro Tip 2/3Feeling Small
Can evoke feelings of being small or intimidated by a large structure.
Standing next to the monument, I felt towered over by its massive size.
Pro Tip 3/3Visible Landmark
Often used to describe a landmark that is visible over large distances.
The cathedral towers over the town, visible from miles away.
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