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[ ษ™หˆbสŒv ]

Adverb / Preposition / Adjective
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adverb

position

In a higher place or position than something else, especially when considered as a point of reference.

Synonyms

higher than, on top of, over

Examples of usage

  • A light came on in the room above.
  • The picture hung on the wall above the fireplace.
Context #2 | Preposition

position

At a higher level or layer than something else.

Synonyms

higher than, on top of, over

Examples of usage

  • The apartment above ours.
  • He lived in the flat above the shop.
Context #3 | Adjective

position

Situated higher than something else, especially another thing that is similar.

Synonyms

greater, higher, superior

Examples of usage

  • The above example.
  • The above statement.

Translations

Translations of the word "above" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น acima

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคŠเคชเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช รผber

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ di atas

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะฐะด

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ nad

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไธŠ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท au-dessus

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ encima

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รผzerinde

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์œ„์—

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ููˆู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nad

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ nad

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไธŠ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ nad

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ yfir

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ าฏัั‚ั–ะฝะดะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ–แƒ”แƒ›แƒแƒ—

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รผstรผndษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ encima

Etymology

The word 'above' originated from Middle English 'aboven', from Old English 'abufan', from 'a-' (on) + 'bufan' (above). It has been used in the English language for centuries to denote a higher position or level in relation to something else.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #152, this word is extremely common in English. It's a crucial part of basic vocabulary that's used constantly in both spoken and written communication, making it essential for even basic conversations.