Over
/ˈoʊ.vər/noun
A preposition indicating a position above or higher than something else.
Did you know?The word 'over' is linked to ancient concepts of superiority and divine oversight, suggesting a connection to the heavens and power above!
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*uper
“above, over”
Old English
Old English
ofer
“above, beyond, across”
Middle English
Middle English
over
“above, upon, in excess”
Modern English
English
over
“denoting a position higher than or upon something”