Simple meaning
What does Above mean?
Above means over or higher than another thing.
Dictionary definition
Higher than something else.
Example sentences
Above in a sentence
easy
The bird flew above the tree.
medium
Write the title above your drawing.
hard
The moon rose above the quiet lake.
Synonyms
Words like Above
overUse when something is higher than another thing.
higherUse for something in a greater position up.
Antonyms
Opposite words
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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Practice 1
Which word is an antonym of above?
Below is the opposite because it means lower than something.
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