preposition “above”
- located higher than something else
Mellen Iech un, fir d'Iwwersetzungen vun den Beispillsätz an d'monolingual Definitioune vun all Wuert ze gesinn.
The painting hangs above the fireplace.
- worn over another piece of clothing
She wore a scarf above her dress to keep warm.
- located further north compared to another place
Canada is above the United States on the map.
- unaffected or not influenced by something
No one is above making mistakes, not even experts.
- exceeding a certain number or amount
The temperature soared above 100 degrees, making it the hottest day of the year.
- preferred over something else
She values honesty above all else.
- unwilling to engage in or consider something due to pride
She was above lying to save face, preferring honesty even when it was difficult.
adverb “above”
- positioned directly overhead
The stars above shone brightly in the night sky.
- mentioned earlier in the text
For instructions on how to bake the cake, refer to the recipe mentioned above.
- occupying a higher rank or position
She reports directly to the manager above in the company hierarchy.
adjective “above”
Grondform above, net stufbar
- related to or characteristic of heaven
The choir's voices sounded so pure and above, as if angels were singing among us.
- referring to information or items mentioned earlier in the text
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noun “above”
- a term for heaven
Many believe that angels are messengers from the above, guiding us through life's challenges.
- refers to a name or detail mentioned earlier in a document
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