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Teo Posted 20 years ago
Grammar

over (adv)

1. I'm over here.

2. We drove over to Grandma's after lunch.

3. You mean you came all the way over from Brazil for the conference?

4. The fax machine is over in the corner.

If we omit the word 'over' in the above sentences, will there be any difference in meaning?
  

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You need "over" if you want to emphasize the contrast between the two areas between which the motion/movement or comparison is made.

  • You need "over" if you want to emphasize the contrast between the two areas between which the motion/movement or comparison is made.
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You need "over" if you want to emphasize the contrast between the two areas between which the motion/movement or comparison is made.
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