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above

/əˈbʌv

preposition

1In extended space over and not touching: a display of fireworks above the town a cable runs above the duct...

The event will snake through the city centre culminating with a fireworks display above Leeds Town Hall at midnight.
Michael Alstad's videos reveal urban spaces that are above or below the passenger's sightlines.
The only significant addition to security since then has been in clearing and monitoring the air space above Utah during the Games.

1.1Extending upwards over: she held her arms above her head...

She demonstrates a move, flowing gracefully into position with arms extended above her head.
Keep in mind that abdominal muscle force increases as the arms are extended further above the head.
Grab the bar with a shoulder-width grip and extend your arms straight above your face.

1.2Higher than and to one side of; overlooking: in the hills above the capital on the wall above the altar...

Looters hit a police station in Petionville, an upscale suburb in the hills above the capital.
The western wall, either side of and above the main entrance, is waiting.
Follow the path as it snakes its way along the shoulder of the hill high above the Gannel Burn, on the right side of the glen opposite Law Hill.

Synonyms

over, higher (up) than, overlooking;

on top of, atop, on, upon

2At a higher level or layer than: from his flat above the corner shop bruises above both eyes...

There's a nest in the woodrose vine outside the drawing room window, just above my eye level.
The Jewish lady in the flat above ours has her window open; she's listening to opera and so is everyone else.
The office was above the street level, all of the windows miraculously kept intact.

2.1Higher in grade or rank than: at a level above the common people...

His rank and station have not been released by police, but it is understood he is of, or above, senior sergeant rank.
Kelvin Hall saw an eight per cent rise in the number of children who gained five GCSEs above grade C.
We have no bowlers capable of beating any of the teams ranked above us.

Synonyms

superior to, senior to, over, higher than, higher up than, more powerful than, more responsible than, ahead of;

in charge of, commanding

2.2Considered of higher status or worth than; too good for: she married above her...

Why should a Garda have a certain status above the layperson?
Pilots had some control over their fate, which gave them a status above the powerless foot soldiers in the trenches below.
Both companies have had their bond ratings reduced to one step above junk status.

2.3In preference to: the firm cynically chose profit above car safety...

The companies must ensure that they do not put production and profit above the safety of human lives.
His work at Balco testifies to a character that placed profit above honesty and too easily chose wealth over morality.
In doing so he demonstrates a clear preference of respectability above passion.

Synonyms

more than, over, before, rather than, in preference to, in favour of, instead of, sooner than

2.4At a higher volume or pitch than: he seldom spoke above a whisper the doorbell went unheard above the din...

They were polite and spoke barely above a whisper and never used faults in an animal to force a deal.
Aedelin spoke softly, barely above a whisper, and this time it was he who closed his eyes.
However, forecasters have still to make themselves heard above this huge volume of statistical noise.

3Higher than (a specified amount, rate, or norm): the food was well above average above sea level...

Teenage pregnancy rates there have soared above the national average since the project's start.
There was also an above average suicide rate compared to other ethnic minorities and high levels of alcohol abuse.
However, the region has been growing at rates well above the provincial average.

Synonyms

greater than, more than, higher than, exceeding, in excess of, over, over and above, beyond, surpassing, upwards of

adverb

1At a higher level or layer: place a quantity of mud in a jar with water above...

The walls of the glen loomed dark and heavy above and overhead the stars seemed to spin around him.
I, then, noticed a bright light in the sky above and not too far beyond the mountaintops.
The cavern ceiling above shimmered as light was caught on its crystalline surface.

Synonyms

overhead, on/at the top, on/at a higher place, high up, on high, up above, (up) in the sky, high above one's head, aloft, (up) in the heavens

1.1Higher in grade or rank: an officer of the rank of superintendent or above...

And last year 82 per cent of its pupils gained five or more grade C and above GCSEs.
It is largely left to the officer who is generally of inspector rank or above to actually tailor what is required to the person individually.
Its best performance two years ago saw 25 per cent of children gain five GCSEs or more at grade C or above.

1.2Higher than a specified amount, rate, or norm: boats of 31 ft or above...

Low to mid-20s would be a good average for most people with anything above seen as a bonus.
Close links between parents and the school were welcomed, while standards in all subjects were rated average or above.
Besides, one gram of gold is being offered on every purchase worth Rs.10,000 or above.

1.3(In printed text) mentioned earlier or further up on the same page: the two cases described above see above left [as adjective]: at the above address [as noun]: since writing the above, I have reconsidered...

According to Vassilev, the new strategy will consider all the above and then be submitted to the Cabinet.
The Central Remedial Clinic is giving four lucky Waterford people the chance to do all of the above and more!
All of the above come with roasted potatoes, rice or fries, and fresh market vegetables.

Synonyms

earlier, previously, before, formerly, further back

preceding, precedent, previous, earlier, former, foregoing, prior, antecedent, above-stated;

aforementioned, aforesaid

rare anterior, prevenient, precursive, supra

Phrases

above all (else)

above and beyond

above oneself

above the law

from above

not be above

up above

Origin

Old English abufan (as an adverb), from a- 'on' + bufan (from bi 'by' + ufan 'above').

单词	above
释义	above /əˈbʌv / preposition 1In extended space over and not touching: a display of fireworks above the town a cable runs above the duct... The event will snake through the city centre culminating with a fireworks display above Leeds Town Hall at midnight. Michael Alstad's videos reveal urban spaces that are above or below the passenger's sightlines. The only significant addition to security since then has been in clearing and monitoring the air space above Utah during the Games. 1.1Extending upwards over: she held her arms above her head... She demonstrates a move, flowing gracefully into position with arms extended above her head. Keep in mind that abdominal muscle force increases as the arms are extended further above the head. Grab the bar with a shoulder-width grip and extend your arms straight above your face. 1.2Higher than and to one side of; overlooking: in the hills above the capital on the wall above the altar... Looters hit a police station in Petionville, an upscale suburb in the hills above the capital. The western wall, either side of and above the main entrance, is waiting. Follow the path as it snakes its way along the shoulder of the hill high above the Gannel Burn, on the right side of the glen opposite Law Hill. Synonyms over, higher (up) than, overlooking; on top of, atop, on, upon 2At a higher level or layer than: from his flat above the corner shop bruises above both eyes... There's a nest in the woodrose vine outside the drawing room window, just above my eye level. The Jewish lady in the flat above ours has her window open; she's listening to opera and so is everyone else. The office was above the street level, all of the windows miraculously kept intact. 2.1Higher in grade or rank than: at a level above the common people... His rank and station have not been released by police, but it is understood he is of, or above, senior sergeant rank. Kelvin Hall saw an eight per cent rise in the number of children who gained five GCSEs above grade C. We have no bowlers capable of beating any of the teams ranked above us. Synonyms superior to, senior to, over, higher than, higher up than, more powerful than, more responsible than, ahead of; in charge of, commanding 2.2Considered of higher status or worth than; too good for: she married above her... Why should a Garda have a certain status above the layperson? Pilots had some control over their fate, which gave them a status above the powerless foot soldiers in the trenches below. Both companies have had their bond ratings reduced to one step above junk status. 2.3In preference to: the firm cynically chose profit above car safety... The companies must ensure that they do not put production and profit above the safety of human lives. His work at Balco testifies to a character that placed profit above honesty and too easily chose wealth over morality. In doing so he demonstrates a clear preference of respectability above passion. Synonyms more than, over, before, rather than, in preference to, in favour of, instead of, sooner than 2.4At a higher volume or pitch than: he seldom spoke above a whisper the doorbell went unheard above the din... They were polite and spoke barely above a whisper and never used faults in an animal to force a deal. Aedelin spoke softly, barely above a whisper, and this time it was he who closed his eyes. However, forecasters have still to make themselves heard above this huge volume of statistical noise. 3Higher than (a specified amount, rate, or norm): the food was well above average above sea level... Teenage pregnancy rates there have soared above the national average since the project's start. There was also an above average suicide rate compared to other ethnic minorities and high levels of alcohol abuse. However, the region has been growing at rates well above the provincial average. Synonyms greater than, more than, higher than, exceeding, in excess of, over, over and above, beyond, surpassing, upwards of adverb 1At a higher level or layer: place a quantity of mud in a jar with water above... The walls of the glen loomed dark and heavy above and overhead the stars seemed to spin around him. I, then, noticed a bright light in the sky above and not too far beyond the mountaintops. The cavern ceiling above shimmered as light was caught on its crystalline surface. Synonyms overhead, on/at the top, on/at a higher place, high up, on high, up above, (up) in the sky, high above one's head, aloft, (up) in the heavens 1.1Higher in grade or rank: an officer of the rank of superintendent or above... And last year 82 per cent of its pupils gained five or more grade C and above GCSEs. It is largely left to the officer who is generally of inspector rank or above to actually tailor what is required to the person individually. Its best performance two years ago saw 25 per cent of children gain five GCSEs or more at grade C or above. 1.2Higher than a specified amount, rate, or norm: boats of 31 ft or above... Low to mid-20s would be a good average for most people with anything above seen as a bonus. Close links between parents and the school were welcomed, while standards in all subjects were rated average or above. Besides, one gram of gold is being offered on every purchase worth Rs.10,000 or above. 1.3(In printed text) mentioned earlier or further up on the same page: the two cases described above see above left [as adjective]: at the above address [as noun]: since writing the above, I have reconsidered... According to Vassilev, the new strategy will consider all the above and then be submitted to the Cabinet. The Central Remedial Clinic is giving four lucky Waterford people the chance to do all of the above and more! All of the above come with roasted potatoes, rice or fries, and fresh market vegetables. Synonyms earlier, previously, before, formerly, further back preceding, precedent, previous, earlier, former, foregoing, prior, antecedent, above-stated; aforementioned, aforesaid rare anterior, prevenient, precursive, supra Phrases above all (else) above and beyond above oneself above the law from above not be above up above Origin Old English abufan (as an adverb), from a- 'on' + bufan (from bi 'by' + ufan 'above'). Rhymes dove, glove, guv, love, shove, tug-of-love
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