English · Daily Life
over
/ˈəʊvər/
[/ˈəʊvər/]
above; more than
Beginnerpreposition
Definition
Above or covering something, or more than a number or amount.
Example
A bridge runs over the river.
A bridge runs over the river.
Etymology
From Old English 'ofer', meaning 'above' or 'beyond'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used for covering, crossing, and exceeding amounts.