EGAVE

above

About 198.40 uses per million words.

Meaning

  1. preposition Physically over; on top of; worn on top of, said of clothing. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}
    He always put his coat on above his sweater.
  2. preposition In or to a higher place; higher than; on or over the upper surface.
  3. preposition Farther north than.
    Idaho is above Utah.
  4. preposition Rising; appearing out of reach height-wise.
  5. preposition Higher than; superior to in any respect; surpassing; higher in measure, degree, volume, or pitch, etc. than; out of reach; not exposed to; not likely to be affected by; incapable of negative actions or thoughts.
    to cut above average
  6. preposition Higher in rank, status, or position.
    to stand head and shoulders above the rest
  7. preposition In addition to; besides.
    above and beyond the call of duty
  8. preposition Surpassing in number or quantity; more than.
    That amount is way above our asking price.

Similar words

supra preceding higher up in a higher place to a higher place overhead top upwards atop upward

Often followed by

the all and a it that is mentioned his

Word family

aboves

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