What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
through
Example
We walked through the park to get to the other side. [through: preposition]
Example
I read through the entire book in one sitting. [through: adverb]
over
Example
We climbed over the fence to get into the garden. [over: preposition]
Example
I finally got over my fear of public speaking. [over: adverb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Through is more commonly used than over in everyday language. Through is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while over is less common and often used in specific situations.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between through and over?
Both through and over are versatile and can be used in various formality levels, allowing them to be used in both formal and informal contexts.
