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ABOVE definition: 1. in or to a higher position than something else: 2. more than an amount or level: 3. most…. Learn more.
1. a. : in the sky : overhead. the clouds above. b. : in or to heaven. 2. a. : in or to a higher place. b. : higher on the same page or on a preceding page. except as stated above. c. : upstairs. d. : above zero. 10 degrees above. 3. : in or to a higher rank or number. 30 and above.
Definition of above preposition in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
The adverb above is good for describing something that happens over your head or something that's up beyond something else. The full moon shines up above you in the night sky, and when your little brother scampers up the monkey bars, he is also above you.
Above Definition. ə-bŭv. Meanings. Synonyms. Sentences. Definition Source. Origin. Adverb. Preposition. Noun. Idiom. Filter. adverb. On high; overhead. The clouds above. American Heritage. In, at, or to a higher place; overhead; up. Webster's New World. In heaven; heavenward. American Heritage. In or to heaven. Webster's New World. Upstairs.
In writing, you use above to refer to something that has already been mentioned or discussed. Several conclusions could be drawn from the results described above. Full details are in the table above. Above is also a noun. For additional information, contact any of the above.
in or to a higher place than; over: to fly above the clouds; the floor above ours. more in quantity or number than; in excess of: The program is open to all girls above six years of age. The weight is above a ton. superior in rank, authority, or standing to: A captain is above a lieutenant.
ABOVE definition: 1. in or to a higher position than something else: 2. more than an amount or level: 3. in a more…. Learn more.
Definition of above adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
preposition. /əˈbʌv/ at or to a higher place or position than something or someone The water came above our knees. We were flying above the clouds. the people in the apartment above mine A captain in the navy ranks above a captain in the army. They finished the year six places above their local rivals. Definitions on the go.
