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is it *over* or *of*? - 398 - 06-09-2014 02:05 AM
So posted this edit on Instagram that said:
"you don't understand how over protective I am of fictional characters"
Now some girl is saying it should be over fictional characters not of
So should it be over or of? I think of sounds better but I don't know
- Brittany - 06-09-2014 02:06 AM
I think either would work. To me, of sounds better. Saying over again sounds a little redundant.
- Mr. Miyagi - 06-09-2014 02:12 AM
A person is overprotective "of" something.
- ? - 06-09-2014 02:21 AM
'Of' sounds more correct. If you're really unsure, say both aloud to yourself and see which one sounds more natural and less awkward.
- Kirsty - 06-09-2014 02:25 AM
whatever comes out of your mouth, use that.
- pj m - 06-09-2014 02:39 AM
Cevily,
You can actually use either one. Of is more frequently used because it's the first word in mind that rolls off the tongue. However, OVER is a word in some cases where it would tend to mean To Hover Over someone or something. To be at constant watch. Personally, in this case I would use OF.
PJ M
- Sylphy - 06-09-2014 02:40 AM
I think that if you already use the word, over, in overprotective, it wouldn't sound good to repeat it. I think of is the better word.
- Kelley - 06-09-2014 02:42 AM
Why does 'some girl' have any editorial power?
Either is fine though using 'over' twice in the sentence makes it a little cumbersome.