above
gb/əbˈʌv/ us/əbˈʌv/
A1
Αγγλικά
~ 1000
Σημασίες
0 σημασίες
preposition
A1
relation
1
At a higher level or position
In a place that is higher than something.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[something] above [something]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'above' with 'over'. Use 'above' for position and 'over' for movement or covering.
Συνώνυμα
over (Often interchangeable, but 'over' can suggest covering or movement across.)
Αντώνυμα
below (Indicates a lower position relative to something else.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
above the door
|above the clouds
|above the table
|above average
|rise above
Θέματα
space
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- A painting hangs above the fireplace.
- The helicopter hovered above the city.
- Temperatures are expected to stay above freezing tonight.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- The lamp is above the desk.
- The sun is above the trees.
- My apartment is above a shop.
adverb
A1
relation
2
At a higher place or level
At a place that is higher.
Συνώνυμα
overhead (Specifically means directly above in the air.)
Αντώνυμα
below (Means at a lower level or place.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
high above
|look above
|rise above
Θέματα
space
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- She looked up at the stars above.
- The birds were flying high above.
- From the balcony above, he could see the street.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- There is a big tree above.
- The moon is high above.
- Look above to see the plane.
adjective
B1
property
3
Higher in rank or status
Having more power, importance, or rank than others.
Συνώνυμα
superior (More formal; often used in professional contexts.)
Αντώνυμα
below (Lower in rank or status.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
above average
|above all others
Θέματα
society
|work
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- No one is above the law.
- She holds a position above mine in the company.
- He believes he's above criticism.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- The manager is above the workers.
- No one is above the rules.
- She is above me at work.
preposition
A2
relation
4
Greater than a certain amount or level
More than a certain number, age, or level.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[amount/level] above [amount/level]
Συνώνυμα
exceeding (More formal and less common in everyday speech.)
Αντώνυμα
below (Less than a certain amount or level.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
above average
|above freezing
|above capacity
Θέματα
measurement
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- Children above the age of 12 must pay full price.
- Temperatures stayed above zero all night.
- His score was well above average.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- Water boils above 100 degrees C.
- He is above 18 years old.
- Her marks are above 90%.
adverb
B1
relation
5
Mentioned earlier in text or speech
Said or written before this point.
Συνώνυμα
previously (More general; not limited to text layout.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
see above
Θέματα
communication
|time
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- Refer to the instructions given above.
- As mentioned above, safety is our top priority.
- The chart above shows last year's sales.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- Look at the picture above.
- As said above, we will meet tomorrow.
- The list above shows the prices.
Γραμματική
Εκφράσεις
above all
1/əbˈʌv ˈɔl/
fixed phrase
Most important of all things mentioned
More important than anything else said before.
Παραδείγματα
- Above all, remember to be kind.
- Health, above all, should be your priority.
get above oneself
1/ɡˈɛt əbˈʌv wˌʌnsˈɛlf/
idiom
informal
Act too proud or self-important
To behave as if you are better or more important than you really are.
Παραδείγματα
- He's been getting above himself since his promotion.
- Don't get above yourself just because you won once.
rise above
1/ɹˈaɪz əbˈʌv/
fixed phrase
Overcome challenges or negativity
To not be harmed by problems or bad feelings and keep going well.
Παραδείγματα
- She managed to rise above the criticism and succeed.
- He rose above his difficult childhood to become a leader.