English · Daily Life
above
/əˈbʌv/
[/əˈbʌv/]
higher than
Beginnerpreposition
Definition
In or to a higher position than something else.
Example
The lamp hangs above the table.
The lamp hangs above the table.
Etymology
From Old English 'abufan', a blend of 'a-' (on) and 'bufan' (above).
How & Where It’s Used
Used for physical height and for figures that exceed a level.