Question 1

What does "roof over" mean?

Accepted Answer

To add a roof or covered structure to an area that was previously open or exposed.

Question 2

How do you use "roof over" in a sentence?

Accepted Answer

They roofed over the courtyard to create an indoor event space.

Question 3

Is "roof over" formal or informal?

Accepted Answer

"roof over" is register-neutral — appropriate in both casual and formal contexts. Most commonly appears in construction, architecture, and property contexts. Also found in the fixed phrase 'a roof over one's head', meaning having somewhere to live, though this is not quite the same phrasal verb. Relatively uncommon — often replaced by 'cover' or 'enclose' in formal contexts.

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"over" 포함 구문