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above

The correct spelling is above.

How to pronounce above

/əˈbʌv/
noun

IPA: /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. 1.Heaven.
  2. 2.Something, especially a person's name in legal documents, that appears higher on the same page or on a preceding page.
  3. 3.Higher authority.
  4. 4.Betterment, raised status or condition.

adjective

  1. 1.Of heaven; heavenly.
  2. 2.(by ellipsis) Being located higher on the same page or on a preceding page.

adverb

  1. 1.Directly overhead; vertically on top of.
  2. 2.Higher in the same page; earlier in the order as far as writing products go.
  3. 3.Into or from heaven; in the sky.
  4. 4.In a higher place; upstairs; farther upstream.
  5. 5.Higher in rank, power, or position.

preposition

  1. 1.Physically over; on top of; worn on top of, said of clothing.
  2. 2.In or to a higher place; higher than; on or over the upper surface.
  3. 3.Farther north than.
  4. 4.Rising; appearing out of reach height-wise.
  5. 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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