above
gb/əbˈʌv/ us/əbˈʌv/
A1
英語
~ 1000
語義
0件の語義
preposition
A1
relation
1
At a higher level or position
In a place that is higher than something.
用法パターン：
[something] above [something]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'above' with 'over'. Use 'above' for position and 'over' for movement or covering.
類義語
over (Often interchangeable, but 'over' can suggest covering or movement across.)
対義語
below (Indicates a lower position relative to something else.)
コロケーション
above the door
|above the clouds
|above the table
|above average
|rise above
テーマ
space
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
例文
- A painting hangs above the fireplace.
- The helicopter hovered above the city.
- Temperatures are expected to stay above freezing tonight.
学習者向け例文
- 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.
類義語
overhead (Specifically means directly above in the air.)
対義語
below (Means at a lower level or place.)
コロケーション
high above
|look above
|rise above
テーマ
space
|core_vocabulary
例文
- She looked up at the stars above.
- The birds were flying high above.
- From the balcony above, he could see the street.
学習者向け例文
- 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.
類義語
superior (More formal; often used in professional contexts.)
対義語
below (Lower in rank or status.)
コロケーション
above average
|above all others
テーマ
society
|work
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
例文
- No one is above the law.
- She holds a position above mine in the company.
- He believes he's above criticism.
学習者向け例文
- 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.
用法パターン：
[amount/level] above [amount/level]
類義語
exceeding (More formal and less common in everyday speech.)
対義語
below (Less than a certain amount or level.)
コロケーション
above average
|above freezing
|above capacity
テーマ
measurement
|core_vocabulary
例文
- Children above the age of 12 must pay full price.
- Temperatures stayed above zero all night.
- His score was well above average.
学習者向け例文
- 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.
類義語
previously (More general; not limited to text layout.)
コロケーション
see above
テーマ
communication
|time
|core_vocabulary
例文
- Refer to the instructions given above.
- As mentioned above, safety is our top priority.
- The chart above shows last year's sales.
学習者向け例文
- Look at the picture above.
- As said above, we will meet tomorrow.
- The list above shows the prices.
文法
表現
above all
1/əbˈʌv ˈɔl/
fixed phrase
Most important of all things mentioned
More important than anything else said before.
例文
- 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.
例文
- 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.
例文
- She managed to rise above the criticism and succeed.
- He rose above his difficult childhood to become a leader.