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 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.