preposition / adverb / adjective
over
Above or higher than something.
A small wooden footbridge arches over the flowing stream.
Etymology
Old English ofer already marked a position above something. The modern spatial sense preserves that higher location.
In context
an upper level Ridge parked over the Northwestern us with above normal higher probability 80 to 90 percent chance of above normal temperatures
More examples
- A lamp hangs over the kitchen table.
- Children over twelve pay the adult admission price.
- We have enough rice left over for lunch.
Similar words
- above
- Indicates a higher position without necessarily being directly overhead.
- overhead
- Means directly above someone or something, often in the sky.