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over vs o'er

o'er vs over

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

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

over and o'er both are adverbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
over Yes Yes No Yes
o'er No No No Yes
As adverbs, over and o'er are synonyms defined as:
  • over and o'er: throughout a period of time
over (noun) o'er (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
over (adjective) o'er (adjective)
having come or been brought to a conclusion
over (adverb) o'er (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 over and o'er

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