over other vs than other

Both "over other" and "than other" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Over other" is used when comparing superiority or preference, while "than other" is used when making comparisons in general.

Last updated: March 27, 2024 • 705 views

over other

This phrase is correct and commonly used when comparing superiority or preference.

Use "over other" when you want to express that something is superior or preferred in comparison to something else.

Examples:

I would choose this restaurant over other options.
She picked the red dress over other colors.
He prefers tea over other beverages.

Show examples from the web [+]

Aerial spraying does not offer environmental benefits over other spraying methods.
Moreover, in bankruptcy proceedings of financial undertakings, deposits would be given priority over other claims.
All the rules that give the European Women's Lobby an advantage over other organisations are politically iniquitous and legally questionable.
That is why the Commission decided that family reunification should be given priority treatment over other forms of lawful immigration.
- I need to know that we get priority over other solicitors.
And over other territories throughout the country.
The selective grant threatens to distort competition by favouring DHL over other competitors not receiving aid.
And it would seem, those who held the coins possessed a kind of charismatic influence over other men.
And it would seem, those who held the coins possessed a kind of charismatic influence over other men.
The question now is whether the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia can keep the advantage it has gained over other successor states as a result of candidate Member State status.
I share the view that they should take precedence over other possible decision-making instruments.
It is a high price to pay for power over other men.
Turkey is the necessary point of transit for this famous Nabucco gas pipeline of yours, which has systematically received priority over other projects.
If this was the case BAe Systems sought not only to gain an unfair competitive advantage over other European manufacturers but to exclude them entirely from the bidding process.
The owners of such servers and similar equipment imported to Iceland were, therefore, provided with an economic advantage over other importers of goods.
Any economic benefit provided to such undertakings might provide them with an advantage over other competitors not receiving such prices under market conditions.
According to Germany, these tax provisions are not intended to favour and do not favour WestLB over other taxable persons.
The funds which the SNCB made available to the ABX group favour that company over other companies operating on its markets.
In accordance with the CEPT Recommendation, DECT shall have priority over other services in the same band, and be protected in the designated band.
It should be perfectly admissible that specific market regulations may impose higher standards if it is deemed useful for the protection of the public and hence potentially a competitive advantage to be gained over other markets.

Alternatives:

above other
better than other
more than other
superior to other
preferred over other

than other

This phrase is correct and commonly used when making general comparisons.

Use "than other" when comparing things in general without implying superiority or preference.