Beth
There are lots of different uses of the preposition over.
First, over means in a higher position than something else, which might be moving or not.
The car goes over the bridge.
Over can also mean cover.
I put a blanket over the presents to hide them!
And with verbs like fall, roll and trip, over means fall down.
She fell over and hurt her knee.
Over is also used to mean more than.
And over can also mean finished.
This lesson is over. Go and watch our other ones now!
Over
Over is a preposition with lots of different meanings. It can mean in a higher position.
- The mirror hangs over the fireplace.
It can mean cover.
- Put this scarf over your shoulders to keep warm.
Over can mean fall down.
- I tripped over in front of my date. It was so embarrassing!
Over can mean finished.
- Let’s go out for dinner when this film is over.