Over-More-Than | Commonly Confused Words

Over

/ˈəʊvə/

Located above or on top something else

"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.

Used to indicate a greater quantity, amount, or degree than something else

She wanted more than just an apology from him.The company aims for more than a 50% sales increase.This event attracted more than 5,000 visitors.

This word has no antonyms

Over often refers to a position or amount greater than or above something, which makes it suitable for physical or spatial descriptions.
More than is generally used when comparing quantities, signifying a numerical increase or superiority.
Remember that over is often used in contexts where space or time is a consideration, as in over the years.
Use more than when you want to specify that one quantity surpasses another, like more than 50 people attended.
Over can sometimes imply a sense of movement or transition, as in jump over the fence, while more than always refers to numerical or quantitative comparisons.