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Above, or higher than, in place or position, with the idea of covering; -- opposed to under; as, clouds are over our heads; the smoke rises over the city. |
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Across; from side to side of; -- implying a passing or moving, either above the substance or thing, or on the surface of it; as, a dog leaps over a stream or a table. |
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Upon the surface of, or the whole surface of; hither and thither upon; throughout the whole extent of; as, to wander over the earth; to walk over a field, or over a city. |
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Above; -- implying superiority in excellence, dignity, condition, or value; as, the advantages which the Christian world has over the heathen. |
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Above in authority or station; -- implying government, direction, care, attention, guard, responsibility, etc.; -- opposed to under. |
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