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above
at a higher level than something
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Часы висят над дверью.
Самолёт летел над облаками.
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the basic neutral word for a higher position
often means above or covering something; broader than above
opposite in meaning; at a lower level than something
below something, often more formal or literary
on the top of something; more literary than above
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What's the difference between above / over / under / beneath / atop / above-mentioned
the basic neutral word for a higher position
The picture is above the sofa.
Картина над диваном.
The lamp hangs over the table.
Лампа висит над столом.
The cat is under the chair.
Кошка под стулом.
The keys were beneath the papers.
Ключи были под бумагами.
on the top of something; more literary than above
A flag stood atop the hill.
Флаг стоял на вершине холма.
mentioned earlier in the text, not about physical position
Please see the above-mentioned report.
Пожалуйста, см. вышеупомянутый отчёт.
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How to pronounce above and what this word means
above translation: над. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce above
/əˈbʌv/
above translation
над
above examples
A clock hangs above the door.
above transcription
/əˈbʌv/, /əˈbʌv/
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above meaning: what does it mean?
at a higher level than something
above pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
above is pronounced as /əˈbʌv/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
above definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
A clock hangs above the door. Translation: Часы висят над дверью.
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