Looking for the meaning of the word ABOVE in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of ABOVE with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Above
Speech Type: Preposition
Etymology:
Old English abufan (as an adverb), from a- ‘on’ + bufan (from bi ‘by’ + ufan ‘above’)
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
əˈbʌv
Dialects: British English
Definition:
in extended space over and not touching
Short Definition:over and not touching
Examples:- a display of fireworks above the town
- a cable runs above the duct
Definition:
at a higher level or layer than
Short Definition:at higher level than
Examples:- from his flat above the corner shop
- bruises above both eyes
Definition:
higher than (a specified amount, rate, or norm)
Short Definition:higher than in amount
Examples:- the food was well above average
- above sea level
Word: Above
Speech Type: Adverb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
əˈbʌv
Dialects: British English
Definition:
at a higher level or layer
Short Definition:at higher level
Examples:- place a quantity of mud in a jar with water above
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