over
preposition/ˈoʊvər/
Frequency rank: #77 most common English word
Meaning
In or to a position above or across the top of something.
Example sentence
The bird flew over the tree branch.
Synonyms & related words
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- intoMoving to a position inside or within something.
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- twoThe number 2.
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- thinkTo use your mind to consider, judge, or form an idea.
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- thenAfter that; at that time; next.
- couldUsed to say that something was possible or able to happen.
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