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Using the propositions "above" and "over"



 
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Using the propositions "above" and "over" #1 (permalink) Mon Jan 26, 2009 0:39 am   Using the propositions "above" and "over"
 

Dear teachers,I have a little difficulty using the propositions "above" and "over".
Please look at these sentences:
1)The sky/ clouds is above me. 2)The sun is over me.3)My plane was flying over the city of London.
Are these sentences grammatically correct? Can I use in the first sentence "over" in place of "above"? Please, explain to me what the difference is.
Thank you in advance. God bless you and yours.

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Using the propositions "above" and "over" #2 (permalink) Wed Jan 28, 2009 10:12 am   Using the propositions "above" and "over"
 

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'Over' is generally a preposition of movement, while 'above' is a preposition of location. I would say:

1) The sky is/ clouds are above me.
2) The sun is above me.
3) My plane was flying over the city of London.
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