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- Dictionaryabove/əˈbʌv/
preposition
- 1. in extended space over and not touching: "a display of fireworks above the town"
- 2. at a higher level or layer than: "from his flat above the corner shop"
adverb
- 1. at a higher level or layer: "place a quantity of mud in a jar with water above" Similar
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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. 4. archaic : in addition : besides. 5. : upstage. above. 2 of 4.
3 days ago · Above is often used elliptically as an adjective by omitting the word said, mentioned, quoted, or the like: the above(-said) observations; the above(-cited) reference; the above(-quoted) articles
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.
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.
Definition of above preposition in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
1. Over or higher than: a cool spring above the timberline. 2. Superior to in rank, position, or number; greater than: put principles above expediency. 3. Beyond the level or reach of: a shot that was heard above the music. 4. In preference to: chose quality above quantity. 5. Too honorable or proud to undertake: I am not above trying to bribe you.
Definition of 'above' above. (əbʌv ) 1. preposition A1. If one thing is above another one, it is directly over it or higher than it. He lifted his hands above his head. Apartment 46 was a quiet apartment, unlike the one above it. He was staring into the mirror above him. Synonyms: over, upon, beyond, on top of More Synonyms of above.
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.
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.
