American English
/əˈbəv/
2 syllables · Stress the second syllable.
In a higher place, level, or position than someone or something.
Practice out loudIn a higher place, level, or position than someone or something.
The picture is above the sofa.
A small shelf hangs above my desk.
above the door · above your head · above sea level
above + noun
noun + be + above + noun
More than a number, amount, level, or standard.
Children above the age of twelve need a ticket.
The temperature stayed above 90 degrees.
above average · above the legal limit · above 100 degrees
above + number or amount
be + above + level or standard
In or to a higher place.
Look above and you will see the sign.
The apartment above is empty.
Use above alone when the higher place is clear from the situation.
from above
verb + above
look + above
Earlier in the same text, message, or document.
See above for the full list.
As mentioned above, the store closes at six.
This use is common in emails, instructions, and formal writing.
see above · as mentioned above
see + above
as mentioned + above
More than anything else; most importantly.
Above all, stay calm.
Much more than people expect or require.
She went above and beyond to help us.
From a higher place or position.
The city looks beautiful from above.