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Anonymous Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

On or Over?

"We're having a few people over Saturday night." Why "over"? I can understand over, I can feel the meaning of "over" in here, but could you explain it with logic?
  

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I think in this sentence over means during which is also one of its definition.

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  • I think in this sentence over means during which is also one of its definition.
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I think in this sentence over means during which is also one of its definition.
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Thanks, yes I can understand that, but why not "on"? Can you explain it? Perhaps with some examples and comparison.
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http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/over

Definition 1f: from one person or side to another

over can suggest motion. For example, if someone is sitting on a bench, and you want to sit next to them, you can say "Move over" or "Slide over" - "so I can sit next to y
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Right! it make sense, thank you again.
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