above
gb/əbˈʌv/ us/əbˈʌv/
A1
ਅੰਗਰੇਜ਼ੀ
~ 1000
ਅਰਥ
0 ਅਰਥ
preposition
A1
relation
1
At a higher level or position
In a place that is higher than something.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
[something] above [something]
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners sometimes confuse 'above' with 'over'. Use 'above' for position and 'over' for movement or covering.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
over (Often interchangeable, but 'over' can suggest covering or movement across.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
below (Indicates a lower position relative to something else.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
above the door
|above the clouds
|above the table
|above average
|rise above
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
space
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- A painting hangs above the fireplace.
- The helicopter hovered above the city.
- Temperatures are expected to stay above freezing tonight.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
overhead (Specifically means directly above in the air.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
below (Means at a lower level or place.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
high above
|look above
|rise above
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
space
|core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- She looked up at the stars above.
- The birds were flying high above.
- From the balcony above, he could see the street.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
superior (More formal; often used in professional contexts.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
below (Lower in rank or status.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
above average
|above all others
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
society
|work
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- No one is above the law.
- She holds a position above mine in the company.
- He believes he's above criticism.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
[amount/level] above [amount/level]
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
exceeding (More formal and less common in everyday speech.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
below (Less than a certain amount or level.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
above average
|above freezing
|above capacity
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
measurement
|core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- Children above the age of 12 must pay full price.
- Temperatures stayed above zero all night.
- His score was well above average.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
previously (More general; not limited to text layout.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
see above
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
communication
|time
|core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- Refer to the instructions given above.
- As mentioned above, safety is our top priority.
- The chart above shows last year's sales.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- Look at the picture above.
- As said above, we will meet tomorrow.
- The list above shows the prices.
ਵਿਆਕਰਨ
ਅਭਿਵੈਕਤੀਆਂ
above all
1/əbˈʌv ˈɔl/
fixed phrase
Most important of all things mentioned
More important than anything else said before.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- She managed to rise above the criticism and succeed.
- He rose above his difficult childhood to become a leader.