difference between over and above and under

Over means it is on touching the object that it is under it. For example- The clouds are above the forest.

Above means the thing is kept on an object that is under it. For example- The cup is above the table.

Under means somthing down a object. For example- the cat is under the table.

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 OVER MEANS WHEN SOMETHING IS KEPT ON SOMETHING

ABOVE MEANS WHEN SOMETHING IS HIGHER THAN THE THING

UNDER MEANS WHEN SOMETHING IS KEPT DOWN OF SOMETHING

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ABOVE

Higher than
1. Fix a tube light above the table. (Fan is mostly over the table)
2. There is no map above the chair.
3. His head was above water.
4. He got above 60% marks.
5. The water came above his knee.
6. We are flying above the clouds.
7. It weighs above …..
8. She is above suspicion.
9. He must be above 18.

 

OVER

Higher than, straight above

1. There is no fan over the table.
2. The airplane is hovering over our colony.
3. We are passing over London.
4. He jumped over the wall.
5. There is no bridge over the river in that area.

Misc:
- They held an umbrella over her.
- Turn over the page.
- He ruled over a great empire.
- He has little control over his emotions.
- Spread a cloth over the table.
Famous all over the world, argument over money, consider over the application, fight over trifles etc.

UNDER

Lower than
1. They took rest under a tree.
2. The books are under the pillow.
3. Please push this table under the fan.

Misc:
- The water flows under the bridge.
- The children under 4 are not admitted.
- He has a staff of ten working under him.
- India was under British rule till 1947.
- Under the terms you have to pay the penalty.
- The matter is still under consideration.
- He did it under the influence of his friends.
- Don’t open an account under a false name.

hope this helps!!!

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