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