Correct use of 'over' in written and spoken English


1. Used to indicate movement from one place to another. Example :
Come over to my house for dinner sometime.
They sent over a gift for his promotion.
2. Used to indicate movement downward . Example :
The big tree fell over on the road.
Can you bend over and get the dish for me?
3. Used to indicate more than an expected number or amount . Example :
This amount is over our prediction.
Kids twelve and over can watch this movie.
4. Used to indicate a period of time. Example :
I worked there over a year.
She did not sleep there over this past month.

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