Pronunciation: /əˈbʌv/
adjective used to refer to something at a higher level or position
A1 The picture is hanging above the fireplace.
A2 The cat climbed up the tree and sat on the branch above.
B1 The apartment above ours is currently vacant.
B2 The painting above the sofa really ties the room together.
C1 The view from the balcony above is breathtaking.
C2 The research conducted by the scientist is considered above reproach.
adverb used to indicate a higher level or position in a physical space or in a hierarchy
A1 The cat jumped above the fence.
A2 She placed the book above the shelf.
B1 The airplane flew high above the clouds.
B2 The temperature is above average for this time of year.
C1 The painting hung above the fireplace in the grand hall.
C2 The CEO's salary is far above that of the average employee.
formal The instructions provided are listed above for your reference.
informal I saw the answer key above the teacher's desk.
slang I can't believe she's still above it all after what happened.
figurative His ambitions soar above those of his peers.
aboved
aboves
higher
highest
above
will be above
have been above
being above
above
above
to above
aboving
aboved