Over
Example: De kat springt over de muur in de tuin.
Definition
"Over" is a preposition used to indicate movement or position across a surface or barrier, as in the phrase 'The cat jumps over the wall into the garden.' It expresses the idea of crossing from one side to the other.
Etymology
The word "over" originates from Old English 'ofer,' which meant 'above, beyond, or across.' It is related to similar words in Germanic languages, such as Old High German 'ubar.' Did you know? "Over" has maintained a consistent meaning related to spatial relationships for over a millennium.
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"Over" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A1) - set 4", containing 104 commonly used words.
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