preposition

above

above, over

The plane flew above the clouds.

The plane flew above the clouds.

His score was above average.

His score was above average.

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((sth.)) in a higher position than (sth.) The plane flew above the clouds.

((sth.)) more than (sth.) His score was above average.

Synonyms: over; Antonyms: below, under

From Old English 'abufan', from 'a-' (on) + 'bufan' (over).

Picture a bird flying 'above' you. It's 'a' thing that is 'b'eing 'ov'erhead.

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