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above

/əˈbʌv/noun, adjective, adverb2 syllables

Above means: in or to a place that is higher.

Synonyms for above5

adjective, as in appearing earlier in the same text

preceding

adverb, as in in or to a place that is higher

higher up, in a higher place, to a higher place

adverb, as in (in writing) at an earlier place

supra

Opposites of above

below

What does above mean?4

adverb

1

in or to a place that is higher

2

(in writing) at an earlier place“see above”

adjective

1

appearing earlier in the same text“flaws in the above interpretation”

noun

1

an earlier section of a written text“for instructions, refer to the above”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with above?6

one syllable

ofloveglovedoveshove

two syllables

thereof
Show 40 near rhymes
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Above in a sentence

  • Children need many things, but above all they need love.CK
  • The earth, seen from above, looks like an orange.buster_blu
  • He did well in all subjects and, above all, in mathematics.jakov
  • Above all, scientific terms call for precise definitions.Catriona
  • Above all, be careful about what you eat and drink.CM
  • The day was bright, nor were there clouds above.unknown
  • He is strong, brave and, above all, kind.CM
  • Television shows violence, which influences, above all, younger people.unknown

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