1. Over: "Over" primarily denotes a spatial relationship indicating something positioned higher or covering a surface or area. It can also be used to express movement or transition from one side to another. For example:
- "The bird flew over the trees." (indicating flying higher than the trees)
- "He placed the book over the table." (indicating the book's position on top of the table)
2. Above: "Above" generally implies a higher position or level in relation to something else. It can refer to something physically positioned at a higher elevation or metaphorically higher in status or importance. For example:
- "The moon is above the clouds." (indicating the moon's higher position in relation to the clouds)
- "She ranked above all her classmates." (indicating higher status or ranking)