Above meaning in English

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Definition

above: on top of; over, in a higher position adverb
He thinks he's above everyone and everything. He's convinced he's so superior.

UK: As you can see, my head is above my chest.
US: Celebrities can do what they want. They're above the law.

Examples

  • "My pilot Rachid's just informed me that we're flying 2000 feet above beautiful San Francisco, and well, it's not looking very good down there..."
  • "The market has been driven by an exchange rate that has risen above two dollars to the pound for the first time since the early 1980s."
  • "Special terms and conditions: Any stock that remains unsold six (6) months after the delivery date will be bought back in full by the Delavigne Corporation (at the same price as stated above) within ten (10) working days."
  • "Today my pilot Rachid and I are hovering 50 meters above the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia."
  • "The massive skylight above us illuminates the entire space with natural light."
  • "When I say "considerably" more, I mean 50% to 200% above the average market price for the same quality materials."
  • "Standing above him was his friend and doctor, Katarina von Headcold."
  • "I am quite happy to consider any of the above options, as long as it's number 4."
  • "Bruno : No, I'll give you a good price: at or above our suggested list prices."
  • "Concretely, this means that we do not ask candidates about their religion or ethnicity, if they have or plan to have children, and we do not make any assumptions or jokes about any of the above subjects."
  • "And all the workers are paid the minimum wage or above?"
  • "You have a $500 deductible on your comprehensive and collision coverage, meaning that Ouch Insurance will pay for any damages above this amount."
  • "I'd like to take this opportunity to invite you to the first of a series of focus groups the marketing department will be holding over the coming weeks, so please reserve the above date in your diaries."
  • "Standing above him was his friend and doctor, Otto von Headcold."
  • "The above points probably seem obvious to most of us, but the great aunt Margarets of this world might find them useful."
  • "I've put the plaque above my bed."
  • "OILS is a globally recognized organization, and we can be sure that any subcontractor who is approved by OILS is completely legitimate: their employees are of legal working age, they are treated fairly and are all paid the minimum wage or above."
  • "The market has been driven by an exchange rate that has risen above two dollars to the British pound for the first time since the early 1980s."

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