above
Translation
above, over
Examples
The bird is flying above the trees.
The bird is flying above the trees.
The temperature is above average.
The temperature is above average.
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Please read the text above.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) higher than (sth.) The bird is flying above the trees.
((a quantity/level)) more than (a quantity/level) The temperature is above average.
Similar Words
Synonyms: over, on top of; Antonyms: below, under
Etymology
From Old English 'abufan', from 'a-' (on) + 'bufan' (over).
Memory Tips
Imagine something is 'a bit over' something else. The 'bove' part sounds like 'over'.