Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

oer

prefix
/ɔːər/
Definition
A prefix meaning ‘over’ or ‘above,’ often used in combination with other words.
Examples
  • The oer-saturated soil was unable to absorb any more water.
  • We looked out at the oer-arching mountains.
Meaning
The term ‘oer’ is typically used to denote something that is elevated or on top of something else, often indicating a higher position or quantity.
Synonyms
  • over
  • above
  • higher