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More than/Over
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More than vs. Over
More than
Used to indicate a greater quantity, amount, or degree than something else
Examples:
S
he wanted more than just an apology from him.
T
he company aims for more than a 50% sales increase.
T
his event attracted more than 5,000 visitors.
Synonyms:
exceeding
over
Antonyms:
This word has no antonyms
Over
/ˈəʊvə/
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Located above or on top something else
Examples:
"My butterfly days are
over
, I fear."
Julia woke up and put her hands
over
her eyes.
We must play out the
over
, of course.
Synonyms:
above
beyond
atop
Antonyms:
under
below
beneath
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Ways to tell them apart:
Over
often relates to physical space, suggesting an upward movement or an extent beyond a certain limit.
More than
is used when comparing quantities or numbers, indicating an excess beyond a certain number or amount.
Remember,
over
can also indicate a passage of time or a finished action, while
more than
focuses on numerical or quantitative superiority.
Use
over
when referring to something being above something else in terms of position or ranking.
Reserve
more than
for comparisons and confirming that one amount exceeds another.
When to use more than:
When to use over:
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