CEFR A1

over

preposition, adverb

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: above, upon, beyond

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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.

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."

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