is it *over* or *of*?
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06-09-2014, 02:05 AM
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is it *over* or *of*?
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 Ads |
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06-09-2014, 02:06 AM
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I think either would work. To me, of sounds better. Saying over again sounds a little redundant.
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06-09-2014, 02:12 AM
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A person is overprotective "of" something.
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06-09-2014, 02:21 AM
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'Of' sounds more correct. If you're really unsure, say both aloud to yourself and see which one sounds more natural and less awkward.
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06-09-2014, 02:25 AM
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whatever comes out of your mouth, use that.
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06-09-2014, 02:39 AM
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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 |
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06-09-2014, 02:40 AM
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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.
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06-09-2014, 02:42 AM
Post: #8
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Why does 'some girl' have any editorial power?
Either is fine though using 'over' twice in the sentence makes it a little cumbersome. |
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