More Than vs Over
Though it’s no longer official,* over is widely considered incorrect when used in front of a number; the correct term is more than . You’ll have learned more than you need to know once you’ve read over this lesson. More than More than means "in excess of" when followed by a number or an adverb of quantity. I have more than 10 pairs of black shoes. More than 50% of the citizens voted this year. They have more than enough money to live comfortably. More than can also be split by a noun or clause to make a comparison: I have more shoes than my sister does. 50% more people voted this year than last year. They have more money than sense. Over Over can be a preposition or an adverb and has numerous meanings and uses, but only one matters for the purposes of this lesson. American Heritage Dictionary : definition prep . 9 More than in degree, quantity, or extent: over ten miles ; over a thousand dollars . Cambridge Dictionarie...