[간단영어] 전치사 above와 over 구별하여 사용하기

When we use the above as a preposition, it means ‘higher than’. Its meaning is close to that of the preposition over. In the following sentences, over can be used instead of above:

예) The waves came up above(or over) her head and she started screaming.

예) She is a nervous flier. But once the plane got above (or over) the clouds, she started to relax.

 

When we refer to temperatures in other contexts, we can normally use above or over:

온도표현할 때 above 및 over 둘다 사용가능

예) The temperature is already above (or over) 30 degrees.

 

However, in the following cases, we use the above instead of over.

1. *Above* 만 사용하는 경우 높은 단계에 있다고 표현 할 때

We use above, but not over, to refer to things that are at an upper or higher level:

예) Do they live in that chalet(sha·lei) above the village?

Not: Do they live in that chalet over the village?

We usually use above, but not over, when there is no contact between the things referred to.

 

2. *Over* 만 사용하는 경우 뭔가 접촉하거나 감싸고 있는 경우, 숫자랑 같이 쓰이는 경우

Over or on top of have a more general meaning, and can be used when one thing touches or covers another:

예) They made her comfortable and put a blanket over her.

Not: They made her comfortable and put a blanket above her.

We normally use over not above with numbers:

예) I get over sixty emails a day.

Not: I get above sixty emails a day.

 

Have you already know the difference between them? Then move on. I prepare a quiz for you👇– It is time to show yourself!

 

PRACTICE

 

#1. Most of the race is 500 meters ____ sea level.

 above

 over

 

#2. ____ 100 people complained about the program.

 Over

 Above