Over - translation, pronunciation and examples
over
above something or across something
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When to use over
Картина висит над камином.
Самолёт пролетел над городом прошлой ночью.
over usage examples
Картина висит над камином.
The picture hangs over the fireplace.
Самолёт пролетел над городом прошлой ночью.
The plane flew over the city last night.
Similar words
The base preposition, meaning above or across something.
Used for a higher position, often with a little more formality or precision than over.
Means on the top of something, usually more literary or formal than over.
Means directly at the top of something, often emphasizing exact position.
Usually means touching a surface, not just being above it.
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over synonyms
What's the difference between over / above / atop / on top of / on
The base preposition, meaning above or across something.
The lamp is over the table.
Лампа над столом.
Used for a higher position, often with a little more formality or precision than over.
The picture is above the sofa.
Картина над диваном.
Means on the top of something, usually more literary or formal than over.
A bird sat atop the wall.
Птица сидела на вершине стены.
Put the box on top of the shelf.
Поставь коробку на верх полки.
The book is on the table.
Книга на столе.
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How to pronounce over and what this word means
over translation: над. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce over
/ˈəʊvə/
over translation
над
over examples
The picture hangs over the fireplace.
over transcription
/ˈəʊvə/, /ˈoʊvɚ/
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over meaning: what does it mean?
above something or across something
over pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
over is pronounced as /ˈəʊvə/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
over definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The picture hangs over the fireplace. Translation: Картина висит над камином.
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