above (/əˈbʌv/)
preposition · Beginner · Daily Life
🔊 /əˈbʌv/
Meaning
Meaning: higher than
In or to a higher position than something else.
Examples
🗣 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.
Tags: preposition, position