Above vs. Over
The main difference between above and over is that above as a preposition point out the height, whereas over means the movement at the higher level.
Key Differences
Above cannot perform as a prefix in sentences; on the other hand, over can also be used as a prefix.
Above indicate the place, conversely over point outs the location and suggestion.
Above point out something upward, whereas over point out something higher than above.
Above can be used with a number; on the flip side, over cannot be used with numbers.
Janet White
Oct 22, 2019
Comparison Chart
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Above helps to point out the things that are at a higher level.
We use over at the peak of the above.
Function
Adverb, preposition, adjective
Adverb, preposition, adjective, prefix
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Indication
Place
Location and signal
Above and Over Definitions
Above
On high; overhead
The clouds above.
Over
In or at a position above or higher than
A sign over the door.
A hawk gliding over the hills.
Above
In heaven; heavenward.
Over
Above and across from one end or side to the other
A jump over the fence.
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Above
Upstairs
A table in the dining room above.
Over
To the other side of; across
Strolled over the bridge.
Above
To a degree that is over zero
15° above.
Over
Across the edge of and down
Fell over the cliff.
Above
In or to a higher place.
Over
On the other side of
A village over the border.
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Above
In an earlier part of a given text
"Unlike the species discussed above, bees, ants, and wasps don't make males and females using combinations of special sex chromosomes" (Marlene Zuk).
Over
Upon the surface of
Put a coat of varnish over the woodwork.
Above
In or to a higher rank or position
The ranks of major and above.
Over
On top of or down upon
Clubbed him over the head.
Tripped over the toys.
Above
Over or higher than
A cool spring above the timberline.
Over
Through the extent of; all through
Walked over the grounds.
Looked over the report.
Above
Superior to in rank, position, or number; greater than
Put principles above expediency.
Over
Through the medium of; via
Addressed us over the loudspeaker.
Can't tell you over the phone.
Above
Beyond the level or reach of
A shot that was heard above the music.
Over
So as to cover
Put rocks over a cave entrance.
Threw a shawl over her shoulders.
Above
In preference to
Chose quality above quantity.
Over
Up to or higher than the level or height of
The water was over my shoulders.
Above
Too honorable or proud to undertake
I am not above trying to bribe you. Do you think you are above bagging your own groceries?.
Over
Through the period or duration of
Records maintained over two years.
Above
More than
Somewhat above normal temperature.
Over
Until or beyond the end of
Stayed over the holidays.
Above
Upstream of
A dam positioned ten miles above the town.
Over
More than in degree, quantity, or extent
Over ten miles.
Over a thousand dollars.
Above
North of
Minnesota is above Iowa.
Over
In superiority to
Won a narrow victory over her rival.
A distinct advantage over our competitors.
Above
An earlier part of a given text
Refer to the above for that information.
Over
In preference to
Selected him over all the others.
Above
The person or persons already referred to in a text
The above hereby affix their signatures.
Over
In a position to rule or control
The director presides over the meeting. There is no one over him in the department.
Above
Appearing earlier in the same text
Flaws in the above interpretation.
Over
So as to have an effect or influence on
The change that came over you.
Above
Physically over; on top of; worn on top of, said of clothing.
He always put his coat on above his sweater.
Over
At a point at which one is no longer troubled by
I'm not quite over the cold I caught last week.
Above
In or to a higher place; higher than; on or over the upper surface.
Over
While occupied with or engaged in
A chat over coffee.
Above
Farther north than.
Idaho is above Utah.
Over
With reference to; concerning
An argument over methods.
Above
Rising; appearing out of reach height-wise.
Over
Above the top or surface
Climbed the ladder and peered over.
Above
(figuratively) Higher than; superior to in any respect; surpassing; higher in measure, degree, volume, or pitch, etc. than; out of reach; not exposed to; not likely to be affected by; incapable of negative actions or thoughts.
Even the chief of police is not above suspicion.
He was always above reproach.
I thought you said you were above these kinds of antics.
That's above my comprehension.
To cut above average
Over
Across to another or opposite side
Stopped at the curb, then crossed over.
Above
Higher in rank, status, or position.
To stand head and shoulders above the rest
Over
Across the edge, brink, or brim
The coffee spilled over.
Above
(Scotland) In addition to; besides.
Above and beyond the call of duty
Over and above
Over
Across an intervening space
Throw the ball over.
Above
Surpassing in number or quantity; more than.
That amount is way above our asking price.
Over
Across a distance in a particular direction or at a location
Lives over in England.
Above
In preference to.
Over
To another often specified place or position
Move your chair over toward the fire.
Above
Too proud to stoop to; averse to; disinclined towards;
The owner was above taking more than a token salary.
Over
To one's place of residence or business
Invited us over for cocktails.
Above
Beyond; on the other side.
Over
Throughout an entire area or region
Wandered all over.
Above
(theater) Upstage of.
Over
To a different opinion or allegiance
Win someone over.
Above
Directly overhead; vertically on top of.
Over
So as to be comprehensible, acceptable, or effective; across
Eventually got my point over.
Above
Higher in the same page; earlier in the order as far as writing products go.
Over
To a different person, condition, or title
Sign the property over.
Above
Into or from heaven; in the sky.
He's in a better place now, floating free as the clouds above.
Over
So as to be completely enclosed or covered
The river froze over. Engineers sealed the tunnel entrance over.
Above
In a higher place; upstairs; farther upstream.
Over
Completely through; from beginning to end
Think the problem over. Let's read the memo over.
Above
Higher in rank, power, or position.
He appealed to the court above.
Over
From an upright position
Kicked the bookstand over.
Above
(archaic) In addition.
Over
From an upward position to an inverted or reversed position
Turn the paper over.
Above
More in number.
Over
Another time; again
Counted his cards over.
Had to do it over.
Above
Above zero; above freezing.
It was a cold day at only 5 above.
Over
In repetition
Made me write it ten times over.
Above
(biology) On the upper half or the dorsal surface of an animal.
The sparrow I saw was rufous above and off-white below.
Over
In addition or excess; in surplus
Lots of food left over.
Above
Of heaven; heavenly.
Over
Beyond or until a specified time
Stay a day over.
Above
(by ellipsis) Being located higher on the same page or on a preceding page.
Over
At an end
Summer is over.
Above
Heaven.
Over
A series of six balls bowled from one end of a cricket pitch.
Above
Something, especially a person's name in legal documents, that appears higher on the same page or on a preceding page.
Over
To jump over
Horse and rider overed the stile with ease.
Above
Higher authority.
Over
Used in two-way radio to indicate that a transmission is complete and a reply is awaited.
Above
(archaic) betterment, raised status or condition.
Over
Discontinued; ended or concluded.
The show is over.
Above
In or to a higher place; higher than; on or over the upper surface; over; - opposed to below or beneath.
Fowl that may fly above the earth.
Over
Thoroughly; completely; from beginning to end.
Let's talk over the project at tomorrow's meeting.
Let me think that over.
I'm going to look over our department's expenses.
Above
Figuratively, higher than; superior to in any respect; surpassing; beyond; higher in measure or degree than; as, things above comprehension; above mean actions; conduct above reproach.
I saw in the way a light from heaven above the brightness of the sun.
Over
(often in compounds) To an excessive degree; overly.
Above
In a higher place; overhead; into or from heaven; as, the clouds above.
Over
From an upright position to a horizontal one.
He tipped the bottle over, and the water came gushing out.
That building just fell over!
He bent over to touch his toes.
Above
Earlier in order; higher in the same page; hence, in a foregoing page.
Over
Horizontally; left to right or right to left.
Slide the toilet-paper dispenser's door over when one roll is empty in order to reveal the other.
I moved over to make room for him to sit down.
Above
Higher in rank or power; as, he appealed to the court above.
Over
From one side of something to another, passing above it.
The fence is too high. I don't think I'll be able to get over.
Above
More than; as, above five hundred were present.
Over
From one position or state to another.
Please pass that over to me.
He came over to our way of thinking on the new project.
Come over and play!
I'll bring over a pizza.
Above
Appearing earlier in the same text;
Flaws in the above interpretation
Over
Overnight throughout the night.
We stayed over at Grandma's.
Can I sleep over?
Above
At an earlier place;
See above
Over
Again; another time; once more; over again.
I lost my paper and I had to do the entire assignment over.
Above
In or to a place that is higher
Over
(cricket) A set of six legal balls bowled.
Over
Any surplus amount of money, goods delivered, etc.
Over
A shore, riverbank.
The sea's over.
Over
Expressing spatial relationship.
Over
On top of; above; higher than; further up.
Hold the sign up over your head.
Over
Across or spanning.
There is a bridge over the river.
I looked out over the sea.
Over
In such a way as to cover.
Drape the fabric over the table.
There is a roof over the house.
Over
From one physical position to another via an obstacle that must be traversed vertically, first upwards and then downwards.
The dog jumped over the fence.
I'll go over [the fence] first and then help you.
Let's walk over the hill to get there.
Over
Expressing comparison.
Over
More than; to a greater degree.
I prefer the purple over the pink.
Over
Beyond; past; exceeding; too much or too far.
I think I’m over my limit for calories for today.
Over
(in certain collocations) As compared to.
Sales are down this quarter over last.
Over
Indicating relative status, authority, or power
The owner's son lorded it over the experienced managers.
The prince ruled over a portion of the kingdom.
Over
(mathematics) Divided by.
Two over six equals one over three.
Over
(poker) Separates the three of a kind from the pair in a full house.
9♦9♠9♣6♥6♠ = nines over sixes
Over
Finished with; done with; from one state to another via a hindrance that must be solved or defeated; or via a third state that represents a significant difference from the first two.
We got over the engineering problems and the prototype works great.
I am over my cold and feel great again.
I know the referee made a bad call, but you have to get over it [your annoyance with the referee's decision].
She is finally over [the distress of] losing her job.
He is finally over his [distress over the loss of the relationship with his] ex-girlfriend.
Over
While using, especially while consuming.
Over
Concerning or regarding.
The two boys had a fight over whose girlfriend was the best.
Over
Above, implying superiority after a contest; in spite of; notwithstanding.
We triumphed over difficulties.
The bill was passed over the veto.
It was a fine victory over their opponents.
Over
A radio procedure word meaning that the station is finished with its transmission and is expecting a response.
Bravo Six, this is Bravo Six Four. Stand by for ten mike report one dash three, over.
Bravo Six Four, this is Bravo Six Actual. Send your traffic, over.
How do you receive? Over!
Over
To go over, or jump over.
He overed the fence in good style.
Over
To run about.
The cattle have been overing all day because of the flies.
Over
Above, or higher than, in place or position, with the idea of covering; - opposed to under; as, clouds are over our heads; the smoke rises over the city.
The mercy seat that is over the testimony.
Over them gleamed far off the crimson banners of morning.
Over
Across; from side to side of; - implying a passing or moving, either above the substance or thing, or on the surface of it; as, a dog leaps over a stream or a table.
Certain lakes . . . poison birds which fly over them.
Over
Upon the surface of, or the whole surface of; hither and thither upon; throughout the whole extent of; as, to wander over the earth; to walk over a field, or over a city.
Over
Above; - implying superiority in excellence, dignity, condition, or value; as, the advantages which the Christian world has over the heathen.
Over
Above in authority or station; - implying government, direction, care, attention, guard, responsibility, etc.; - opposed to under.
Thou shalt be over my house.
I will make thee rules over many things.
Dost thou not watch over my sin ?
His tender mercies are over all his works.
Over
Across or during the time of; from beginning to end of; as, to keep anything over night; to keep corn over winter.
Over
Above the perpendicular height or length of, with an idea of measurement; as, the water, or the depth of water, was over his head, over his shoes.
Over
Beyond; in excess of; in addition to; more than; as, it cost over five dollars.
Over
Above, implying superiority after a contest; in spite of; notwithstanding; as, he triumphed over difficulties; the bill was passed over the veto.
Over
From one side to another; from side to side; across; crosswise; as, a board, or a tree, a foot over, i. e., a foot in diameter.
Over
From one person or place to another regarded as on the opposite side of a space or barrier; - used with verbs of motion; as, to sail over to England; to hand over the money; to go over to the enemy.
Over
From beginning to end; throughout the course, extent, or expanse of anything; as, to look over accounts, or a stock of goods; a dress covered over with jewels.
Over
From inside to outside, above or across the brim.
Good measure, pressed down . . . and running over.
Over
Beyond a limit; hence, in excessive degree or quantity; superfluously; with repetition; as, to do the whole work over.
He that gathered much had nothing over.
Over
In a manner to bring the under side to or towards the top; as, to turn (one's self) over; to roll a stone over; to turn over the leaves; to tip over a cart.
Over
Completed; at an end; beyond the limit of continuance; finished; as, when will the play be over?.
Over
Excessively; too much or too greatly; - chiefly used in composition; as, overwork, overhasty, overeager, overanxious, overreact, overcook.
Over
Upper; covering; higher; superior; - chiefly used in composition; as, overshoes, overcoat, over-garment, overlord.
Over
Excessive; too much or too great; - chiefly used in composition; as, overwork, overhaste, overreaction.
Over
A certain number of balls (usually four) delivered successively from behind one wicket, after which the ball is bowled from behind the other wicket as many times, the fielders changing places.
Over
(cricket) the period during which a given number of balls (6 in England but 8 in Australia) are bowled at the batsman by one player from the other team from the same end of the pitch
Over
Having come or been brought to a conclusion;
The harvesting was complete
The affair is over, ended, finished
The abruptly terminated interview
Over
At or to a point across intervening space etc.;
Come over and see us some time
Over there
Over
Throughout an area;
He is known the world over
Over
In such a manner as to be understood and accepted;
She cannot get her ideas across
Over
Throughout a period of time;
Stay over the weekend
Above vs. Over
Above point out the things that have no contact between them. Over comes when a thing traces another one. Over point out the position when a thing is above the other, then the first thing directly perpendicular to the last. To talk about temperature, we use the above. We use over in a position of covering something. We use above to point out a thing that is not directly over another. Over is also used in the meaning of falling from a place, during something or happening something. The above points out a thing that is higher than the other. The word over also points out the increasing periods.
What is Above?
Above point out the place of a thing, when the higher thing is not in a direct vertical line with the lower thing. We use above when we talk about something up to an extent, most important, and in advance place than something other. Above also means higher on a page, or the previous page or much important to perform something.
Examples
- Aslam rents his house above a shop.
- He looked at the clouds above.
- We felt happy to see such stars and moon above.
- When we see the building from the above, it was looking so graceful.
- You can send this letter to the address written above.
- This ad is displayed for the people above 40.
- It is very hot today, as the temperature is above 45 degrees.
- The water came up above his body.
- When the plane got above the clouds, Aslam started to scream.
- He won the race of 500 meters above sea level.
- Akram is a tall, beautiful, and above all, a generous person.
- You can complain about this to the officer above.
What is Over?
Over means something at a higher position than others. We also use the word over to point out the reason for attention and conversation. Over is also used to talk about the control, or to cover something. It gives the meanings of increasing to a specific boundary or point. Over also comes when someone feels better after the illness or worry. Over is used in the meaning of handling or teaching someone something. Frequently, we also use it to discuss a calculation where a number is divided by another number. Over is also used as a prefix. Over is used to talk about the completion of something. Over point out the measurement of a thing at an advanced place from one side to another. Over is also used to talk about the movement through a surface. Over helps to understand the increasing periods.
Examples
- A shirt is hanging over the hook.
- Over four centuries, there are minor modifications in this pattern.
- What is he doing over this winter vacation?
- He climbed over the tree.
- We should value education over wealth.
- Aliya leaned over to see what Iqra is doing.
- He left over to make room for us.
- Would he come over here for one day?
- The book you have handed over to me.
- He has been working for over two hours.
- Over 100 children participated in this function.
- I could hardly hear the voice of the teacher over the noise of the class.
- He jumped over the obstacles.
- The mother leaned over the child and kissed him.
- He fell over the dead body of his grandfather.
- She put a blanket over her.
- He gets over seventy messages in a day.
- He worked in this company for over twelve years.
- The mother put a little scarf across the neck of her child girl.
- A Sindhi woman was walking gracefully with a jar over her head.
- The principal came to look over the school.
- A ship came over the sea and reached on the island.
- They went over the footpath to see the dead body.
- A little sparrow was flying over the pond.
- He put a hander kerchief over his head to secure himself from the sunny day.
