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Meaning ofabovein English

above

Definitions

Preposition
1. in a higher location; surpassing something
2. physically over something; on top
  The picture is hanging above the sofa.
3. higher in rank; superior status
  The general is above the captain in the military hierarchy.
4. beyond reach; untouched by something
  The priceless artifact was locked away above human reach.
5. exceeding in amount or degree; more than
  The new policy requires scores above eighty percent to pass.
Adverb
1. directly overhead or on top; vertically above
  The drone flew directly above the building.
2. in a higher place; upstairs or upstream
  The hikers climbed above the tree line to reach the summit.
3. above zero; thawed or unfrozen
  The temperature rose above freezing point, and the ice began to melt.
Adjective
1. higher on the same page
  The header is placed above the main text on the webpage.

Compounds / Phrases

abovedeck aboveground above all above-board above-mentioned above-named above and beyond punch above one's weight