over (A1)
preposition, adverb
Pronunciation: /ˈoʊvər/
Definition
In or to a higher position than something else; above it.
Examples
The lamp hung over the table.
She held the umbrella over her head.
He lives in the apartment over mine.
How to Use over
- over there (collocation)
- In or at that place. — "Look over there!"
- over and over (collocation)
- Many times; repeatedly. — "She practiced the song over and over."
- all over (collocation)
- In every part of a place. — "There were leaves all over the garden."
- over the (prepositional phrase)
- Used to indicate movement across or above something. — "The bird flew over the house."
- over [amount] (prepositional phrase)
- More than a specified amount. — "The price is over 100 dollars."
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