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above

UK
/əˈbʌv/
US
/əˈbʌv/

Translations

abovepreposition
UK
/əˈbʌv/
US
/əˈbʌv/
Synonyms
beyond
superior to
exceeding
more than
on top of
over
Antonyms
capable of
susceptible to
subordinate to
less than
underneath
beneath
under
below
aboveadverb
UK
/əˈbʌv/
US
/əˈbʌv/
Synonyms
atop
up
higher
over
beyond
Antonyms
underneath
below
aboveadjective
UK
/əˈbʌv/
US
/əˈbʌv/
Synonyms
higher
superior
upward
aloft
overhead
Antonyms
below
following
undermentioned
subsequent

Definitions

abovepreposition
In or to a higher place than something else.
There's a mirror above the sink.
More than a particular level or amount.
Temperatures are expected to rise above 30 degrees Celsius.
In a position of greater importance or rank than someone or something.
She ranks above him in the company hierarchy.
Too good or important for something.
As a judge, she must be above suspicion.
aboveadverb
In or to a higher position than something else.
The birds were flying above.
Earlier in a text.
As mentioned above, the meeting is scheduled for 3 PM.
aboveadjective
Mentioned or referred to earlier in the text.
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