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a·bove
 above
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- pronunciation:
buhv
- parts of speech:
- preposition, adverb, adjective, noun
- phrases:
- above all
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective)
| part of speech: |
preposition |
| definition 1: |
at or to a higher place than.
The plane is flying above the clouds.
- antonyms:
- below, beneath
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| definition 2: |
higher in rank, level, or quality than.
You need to score above 75 per cent to pass.The temperature was above zero.A major is above a captain.- antonyms:
- below, beneath, under
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| definition 3: |
not willing or able to lower one's standards for.
I thought my daughter was above such bad behavior, but now it seems as if she'll do anything to stay friends with these awful kids.I used to be above buying second-hand shoes, but now, with no money, I'm just grateful I can afford shoes at all.- antonyms:
- below, beneath
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| part of speech: |
adverb |
| definition 1: |
at or to a higher place.
Hang one picture there and the other above.- antonyms:
- below, beneath, under
- similar words:
- aloft
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| definition 2: |
at or to a higher rank or level.
The temperature is set for below freezing and is never allowed to go above.- antonyms:
- below, beneath, under
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| definition 3: |
in an earlier place in a book or other piece of writing.
That fact was mentioned above.- antonyms:
- below
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| related words: |
high, overhead |
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition: |
appearing earlier in the same text.
The above paragraph is where we are given that information.- antonyms:
- following
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| related words: |
former |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
that which is above.
Note the above for explanation.- antonyms:
- following
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| definition 2: |
the person or persons mentioned earlier, as in a list or enumeration.
The above will not be allowed to go. |
| related words: |
overhead |
| phrase: |
above all |
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