about-face
about-face

above


Definition: Meaning of, above in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / əˈbʌv /

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  1. in a higher position than something else [=  over]
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  2. more than a particular number, amount, or level
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  3. to a greater degree than something else
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  4. louder or clearer than other sounds
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  5. higher in rank, power, or importance
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  6. formal before, in the same piece of writing
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  7. not be above (doing) something to not be too good or honest to do something
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  8. be above suspicion/reproach/criticism etc to be so good that no one can doubt or criticize you
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  9. get above yourself to think you are better or more important than you really are
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  1. [only before noun] used in a piece of writing to refer to something mentioned in an earlier part of the same piece of writing
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  2. [only before noun] the above formal something mentioned before in the same piece of writing
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