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Meaning of the word above in English

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above

US /əˈbʌv/
UK /əˈbʌv/
"above" picture

Preposition

1.

at a higher place or position than

Example:
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The birds flew above the clouds.
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The painting hangs above the fireplace.
Synonym:
overon top of
Synonym:
belowunder
2.

more than (a specified number or amount)

Example:
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The temperature is above freezing.
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He earns above the average salary.
Synonym:
overexceeding
Synonym:
belowunderless than
3.

too important for (something)

Example:
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She is above suspicion.
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He considers himself above petty arguments.
Synonym:
beyondsuperior to
Synonym:
subject toprone to

Adverb

1.

at or to a higher place; overhead

Example:
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Look above!
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The sun was directly above.
Synonym:
overheadupstairs
Synonym:
belowunderneath
2.

at a higher level or rank

Example:
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He was promoted to a position above.
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The general ranks above the colonel.
Synonym:
highersuperior
Synonym:
belowunder

Adjective

1.

mentioned or appearing earlier in the same text

Example:
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Please refer to the chart above.
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As stated above, the results are conclusive.
Synonym:
aforementionedforegoing
Synonym:
belowfollowing

Noun

1.

the thing or person mentioned or appearing earlier in the same text

Example:
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The instructions are clear from the above.
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Refer to the above for more details.
Synonym:
aforementionedforegoing
Synonym:
belowfollowing
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Related Word:
above-the-foldget above yourself