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CEFR A1 · Prepositions
above
/əˈbʌv/ 📚 Module 1: The World Around Me (p.313-320)
English Illustration
Arabic Translation & Context
Synonyms & Antonyms
As a preposition, 'above' means at a higher position than something else. It indicates that one thing is physically over another, without necessarily touching it.
Synonyms
over
on top of
higher than
Antonyms
below
under
beneath
Translations
above in your language
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عربي
تُستخدم للإشارة إلى شيء أعلى من شيء آخر.
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اردو
یہ کسی چیز سے اونچی جگہ پر ہونے کو ظاہر کرتا ہے۔
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हिंदी
यह किसी चीज़ से ऊपर की स्थिति को दर्शाता है।
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中文
它表示在某物上方的位置。
Easy Explanation
Plain English Breakdown
It means higher than something. It shows that one thing is on top of another. It is the opposite of below.
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Memory TipRemember 'above' is like 'up high'.
Contextual Examples
How to use in a sentence
The birds flew high above (over) the trees.
The temperature is above (higher than) average today.
His apartment is directly above (on top of) mine.
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