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o'er vs over

over vs o'er

o'er is not a noun while over is a noun.

o'er is not an adjective while over is an adjective.

o'er and over both are adverbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
o'er No No No Yes
over Yes Yes No Yes
As adverbs, o'er and over are synonyms defined as:
  • o'er and over: throughout a period of time
o'er (noun) over (noun)
(cricket) the division of play during which six balls are bowled at the batsman by one player from the other team from the same end of the pitch
o'er (adjective) over (adjective)
having come or been brought to a conclusion
o'er (adverb) over (adverb)
throughout a period of time throughout a period of time
at or to a point across intervening space etc.
throughout an area
beyond the top or upper surface or edge; forward from an upright position
over the entire area
Difference between o'er and over

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