above

US /əˈbʌv/
UK /əˈbʌv/
"above" picture
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at a higher place or position than

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The birds flew above the clouds.
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The painting hangs above the fireplace.
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overon top of
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belowunder
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more than (a specified number or amount)

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The temperature is above freezing.
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He earns above the average salary.
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overexceeding
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belowunderless than
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too important for (something)

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She is above suspicion.
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He considers himself above petty arguments.
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beyondsuperior to
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subject toprone to
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at or to a higher place; overhead

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Look above!
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The sun was directly above.
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overheadupstairs
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belowunderneath
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at a higher level or rank

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He was promoted to a position above.
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The general ranks above the colonel.
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highersuperior
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belowunder
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mentioned or appearing earlier in the same text

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Please refer to the chart above.
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As stated above, the results are conclusive.
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aforementionedforegoing
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belowfollowing
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the thing or person mentioned or appearing earlier in the same text

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The instructions are clear from the above.
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Refer to the above for more details.
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aforementionedforegoing
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belowfollowing
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above-the-foldover and aboveabove boardget above yourselfhead and shoulders abovepunch above your weighta cut above someone/something