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Commonabove
The correct spelling is above.
How to pronounce above
/əˈbʌv/
nounIPA: /əˈbʌv/
Say it like: Abo-ve
The correct spelling is above. Heaven. For example: "He's in a better place now, floating free as the clouds above."
Usage Examples
“He's in a better place now, floating free as the clouds above.”
“He appealed to the court above.”
“It was a cold day at only 5 above.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.Heaven.
- 2.Something, especially a person's name in legal documents, that appears higher on the same page or on a preceding page.
- 3.Higher authority.
- 4.Betterment, raised status or condition.
adjective
- 1.Of heaven; heavenly.
- 2.(by ellipsis) Being located higher on the same page or on a preceding page.
adverb
- 1.Directly overhead; vertically on top of.
- 2.Higher in the same page; earlier in the order as far as writing products go.
- 3.Into or from heaven; in the sky.
- 4.In a higher place; upstairs; farther upstream.
- 5.Higher in rank, power, or position.
preposition
- 1.Physically over; on top of; worn on top of, said of clothing.
- 2.In or to a higher place; higher than; on or over the upper surface.
- 3.Farther north than.
- 4.Rising; appearing out of reach height-wise.
- 5.Higher than; superior to in any respect; surpassing; higher in measure, degree, volume, or pitch, etc. than; out of reach; not exposed to; not likely to be affected by; incapable of negative actions or thoughts.
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