Over ( preposition , adverb )

(As a preposition)

Over ( preposition )

1. Across a space or area.
2. From one side to the other.
3. On top of or above something.
4. At or to the other side of something.
5. Higher than or covering.

Origin:

From middle english, from old english ofer, from proto-germanic *ufar ("over"), from proto-indo-european *h₃uperi ("over"). cognate with west frisian oer, dutch over, german über, danish over, swedish över.

Examples:

1. The bird flew over the ocean.
2. He climbed over the fence.
3. The clouds are over the mountains.
4. She walked over the bridge.
5. The book is over the table.

(As an adverb)

Over ( adverb )

1. Across a space or area.
2. From one side to the other.
3. On top of or above something.
4. At or to the other side of something.
5. Higher than or covering.

Origin:

From middle english, from old english ofer, from proto-germanic *ufar ("over"), from proto-indo-european *h₃uperi ("over"). cognate with west frisian oer, dutch over, german über, danish over, swedish över.

Examples:

1. The bird flew over the ocean.
2. He climbed over the fence.
3. The clouds are over the mountains.
4. She walked over the bridge.
5. The book is over the table.