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over ground vs over the ground

Both "over ground" and "over the ground" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Over ground" is used when referring to something that is above the surface level, while "over the ground" is used when referring to something specific or particular on the ground.

Last updated: March 25, 2024 • 815 views

over ground

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when referring to something that is above the surface level.

This phrase is used to describe something that is positioned or moving above the surface of the ground.

Examples:

The plane flew over ground.
The bird soared over ground.
The kite flew high over ground.
The clouds drifted lazily over ground.
The rocket shot up over ground.

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Braking force diagrams shall give a linear representation of speed (v) in the range 0 to 5 km/h (speed over ground).
And then Stormin' Norman took the troops and the armour right over ground.
The over ground part of the metro along the Boulevard de la Chapelle before Canal Saint-Martin.
Could the Commission outline what is considered best practice and what needs to be taken into account in deciding whether such power lines are carried over ground or under ground?
speed over ground (own vessel),
speed over ground (accuracy 1 km/h),
The actual traffic information on position, identification, name, direction, speed over ground, course, heading and intention (blue sign) will be exchanged continuously at least every 10 seconds.
Speed over ground in 1/10 knot steps (0-102,2 knots)
The House underlines the active role taken by France and Italy and fully supports the decision that France will continue to assume the command of UNIFIL until February 2007 and that Italy will then take over ground control.
The House underlines the active role taken by France and Italy and fully supports the decision that France will continue to assume the command of UNIFIL until February 2007 and that Italy will then take over ground control.
velocity over ground, both while airborne (east/west and north/south airborne velocity over ground) or on the ground (surface heading/ground track and movement);
Mr President, ladies and gentlemen, I do not want to go back over ground that has already been covered, and so I will refrain from describing the content of the amending budget proposed by the Commission and already adopted by the Council.

Alternatives:

above ground
across the ground
beyond the ground
over the surface
over the terrain

over the ground

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when referring to something specific or particular on the ground.

This phrase is used when referring to something particular or specific on the ground, rather than just the general surface level.

Examples:

The dog dug a hole over the ground.
The treasure was buried over the ground.
The flowers bloomed beautifully over the ground.
The ants scurried over the ground.
The children played games over the ground.

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Spring over the ground like a hunting hound
They're $5 a pair, two for $7. Spring over the ground like a hunting hound For this is Thanksgiving day
That creates a flow that washes over the ground kind of like
This informal meeting was to go over the ground where a common position could be identified.
On the canyon floor, there were nuggets all over the ground.
Madam President, I do not think I need to go over the ground already covered by Mrs Pack.
So you're saying his face exploded all over the ground here.
So there's no confusion, I'll go over the ground rules.
Well then, without wishing to go over the ground already covered by other Members, I would like to stress just one further point: my satisfaction that the path adopted is continuing to secure self-regulation for operators in the context of the Internet as well.
This is not the time to go back over the ground covered in the debates of two years ago.
Yes. Mr. Merchiston and I went over the ground rules, right?
'He floated over the ground like a cocker spaniel chasing a piece of silver paper in the wind.'
Okay, I just want to go over the ground rules.
Injuries we could understand- If someone's insides were all over the ground.
Look at it spilling all over the ground, making a huge mess.
Spring over the ground like a hunting hound
Injuries we could understand - If someone's insides were all over the ground.
One minute you're flying 30,000 feet in the air next you are splattered all over the ground somebody's dachshund nipping at your pancreas.
I am not going to go over the ground covered by my colleagues Mr Florenz and Mr Lange, but will instead mention a few points which I feel are essential.
For a good hour... when l woke up last night... it was as if l heard shoes shuffling over the ground... as if someone were dancing... and something like music, but very faint.

Alternatives:

above the ground
across the ground
beyond the ground
on the ground
upon the ground

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