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over
/ˈoʊvər/
above or across something
She placed the book over the table.
The book is positioned above the table.
general
above or across something
The plane flew over the mountains.
The plane passed above the mountains.
He spread the blanket over the bed.
He covered the bed with the blanket.
Can indicate position, movement, or coverage.
general
finished or completed
The project is over.
The project has been completed.
The meeting is over.
The meeting has ended.
Used to indicate the end of something.
general
more than
She is over 30 years old.
She is more than 30 years old.
The price is over $100.
The price exceeds $100.
Used to indicate an amount greater than a specified value.
general
in a state of being dominated or controlled
He was over with grief.
He was overwhelmed by grief.
She was over with excitement.
She was overwhelmed with excitement.
Used to indicate a strong emotional state.
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Pro Tip
Preposition vs. Adverb
As a preposition, 'over' requires an object (e.g., 'over the table'). As an adverb, it does not (e.g., 'She looked over').
Gold Rule
Positional Use
When indicating position, 'over' suggests something is directly above or covering something else.
Word Origin
Old English 'ofer', from Proto-Germanic 'uber', meaning 'above' or 'across'.
Usage Notes
Can function as a preposition, adverb, or adjective depending on context.
Word Breakdown
over
above or across
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