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adv. - Throughout a period of time.

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Usage examples (36)
  • Many were the blithe birds that warbled them o'er.
  • The wren cocks his tail o'er his back by the stye,
  • Or o'er the sand a broad-wing'd sea-bird floating,
  • And see innumerable flocks o'er endless acres feed
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  • Use an "oar" (paddle) to row the boat "o'er" (over) to shore, "or" (other, introduces alternatives) you may miss the display of objects made from iron "ore" (mineral from which metals can be made).
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