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a·bove / əˈbəv/ • prep. 1. in extended space over and not touching: a display of fireworks above the town. ∎ extending upward over: her arms above her head. ∎ higher than and to one side of; overlooking: on the wall above the altar. 2. at a higher level or layer than: bruises above both eyes. ∎ higher in grade or rank than: at a level above the common people. ∎ considered of higher status or worth than; too good for: she married above her. ∎ in preference to: they chose profit above car safety. ∎ at a higher volume or pitch than: above a whisper. 3. higher than (a specified amount, rate, or norm): above sea level. • adv. at a higher level or layer. ∎ higher in grade or rank: the rank of superintendent or above. ∎ higher than a specified amount, rate, or norm: boats of 31 ft. or above. ∎ (in printed text) mentioned earlier or further up on the same page: the two cases described above | [as adj.] at the above address | [as n.] since writing the above, I have reconsidered. PHRASES: above all (else) more so than anything else: he was concerned above all to speak the truth. from above from a position of higher rank or authority. not be above be capable of stooping to (an unworthy act): he was not above practical jokes. over and abovesee over. |
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"above." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Encyclopedia.com. 1 Jun. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "above." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Encyclopedia.com. (June 1, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O999-above.html "above." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Retrieved June 01, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O999-above.html |
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above ME. abufan XII, abuve(n) XIII, above(n) XIII–XV, f. A-1 + OE. bufan, ME. buven, f. be BY + ufan (= OHG. obana, G. oben) from above, above.
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T. F. HOAD. "above." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology. 1996. Encyclopedia.com. 1 Jun. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. T. F. HOAD. "above." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology. 1996. Encyclopedia.com. (June 1, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O27-above.html T. F. HOAD. "above." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology. 1996. Retrieved June 01, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O27-above.html |
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•above, dove, glove, guv, love, shove, tug-of-love
•ringdove • turtle dove • foxglove
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"above." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Encyclopedia.com. 1 Jun. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "above." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Encyclopedia.com. (June 1, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O233-above.html "above." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Retrieved June 01, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O233-above.html |
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