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Above Definition & Meaning

1. Higher in position or place than something else.

Example: The bird flew above the clouds.

2. More important or of a higher rank than someone or something.

Example: The ceo is above the managers in the company hierarchy.

3. Beyond in quantity or amount.

Example: The temperature is above freezing.

4. In a previous part of a text or conversation.

Example: As mentioned above, the company's profits have increased.

5. Too good or moral to do something.

Example: She is above cheating on her exams.

Examples of the word above used in sentences.

  • The birds are flying above the trees.
  • The sky above us was clear and blue.
  • The CEO's salary is far above the average income in our company.
  • The professor's lecture on quantum mechanics was so complex that it went above the heads of most students in the class.
  • The government's decision to cut funding for the arts was met with above average criticism from the public.
  • The teacher instructed us to read the passage above before attempting to answer the questions.
  • The sun is above the clouds.
  • The prices of the products are above my budget.
  • I prefer to sit in the balcony seats at the theater so I can have a clear view of the stage from above.
  • The view from the top of the mountain was breathtaking; the clouds seemed to float above us.
  • The view from the top of the mountain was breathtaking, with the clouds hovering above.
  • There's no doubt that the view from the top of the mountain is truly breathtaking - you feel like you're above the clouds.
  • The lamp is above the table.
  • His score was above average in the math test.
  • Despite the rain, the view from the top of the mountain was stunning with clouds floating above.
  • The company's annual sales were above expectations, much to the delight of the management team.
  • I can't believe she scored above 90% on the exam, she must have studied really hard.
  • In my opinion, honesty and integrity are qualities that are above all others, and I always try to embody them in my daily life.
  • The price above your budget is not acceptable.
  • Please hang the painting above the fireplace.
  • It's important to maintain personal hygiene so as to prevent diseases from spreading above and beyond.
  • The aforementioned claims made by the author above are not supported by any credible evidence.
  • The CEO's salary is well above the industry standard, causing some employees to question their own compensation.
  • As the temperature rises above 30 degrees, it's essential to stay hydrated and wear sunscreen to avoid heat exhaustion.
  • The score above 50 makes you pass the exam.
  • The bird's nest was above the tree branch.
  • The teacher wrote the instructions above the whiteboard so everyone could clearly see them.
  • Her ability to strategize and think creatively is above that of her colleagues.
  • Above all else, it is important to prioritize your mental health.
  • Above all, ensure that you submit your work on time and to the best of your ability.
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