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What part of speech is the word over?

The word "over" can be several parts of speech, depending on its usage in a sentence. Here are some common examples:

Preposition: This is the most common usage. "Over" indicates position or direction above something.

* The bird flew over the house.

* He put a blanket over the sleeping child.

Adverb: "Over" can modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs, indicating completion, excess, or repetition.

* The game is over.

* She was overjoyed to see him.

* He read the book over and over again.

Adjective: "Over" can also describe something that is excessive or finished.

* The overripe fruit fell from the tree.

* The meeting is over for the day.

Interjection: In a few cases, "over" can express a feeling of relief or excitement.

* Over! I finally finished the puzzle.

To determine the part of speech of "over" in a sentence, look at its context and the role it plays in the sentence structure.

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