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Tag Archives: using words correctly

More Than Over and Above: Dispelling the Myth

Posted on January 13, 2013 by Foxworld

Over means the same thing as more than. So does above. Saying that a symphony ticket cost you more than $100, above $100, or over $100 are all equally acceptable ways of saying that you must really love Mozart. “Uh, … Continue reading →

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Posted in Style and Grammar, Writing and Copywriting | Tagged above instead of more than, good grammar, incorrect word usages, over instead of more than, using words correctly, word meanings | 2 Comments
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