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The bird flew above the tree.
What does Above mean?
Above means over or higher than another thing.
Dictionary definition
Higher than something else.
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Above in a sentence
medium
Write the title above your drawing.
hard
The moon rose above the quiet lake.
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Practice 1
Which word is an antonym of above?
Below is the opposite because it means lower than something.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to above?
Over is close in meaning to above in this dictionary entry.
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WordAbove.
Partpreposition, adverb.
MeaningAbove means over or higher than another thing.
ExampleExample: The bird flew above the tree.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- uh · buv
- Strongest beat
- buv
- Ending
- buv
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on buv.
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Synonyms
Words like Above
overUse when something is higher than another thing.
higherUse for something in a greater position up.
Antonyms
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Word family
Above word family
Base word
above
adjective
aboveboard
Honest and open.
adjective
aboveground
Located over the ground.
adjective
above-mentioned
Mentioned earlier.
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Understand Above
Hint for students
Above means in a higher place than something else.
Common mix-up
Above is not the same as on. A picture can be above a desk without touching it.
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Write one sentence that shows above without using the word above. Model sentence: The kite flew higher than the roof of the house. Clue words: flew higher, roof Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show something in a higher place than something else?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The clock hangs above the classroom door." Why does above fit better than below?
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