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