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At a higher level or position than something else; higher in place, position, or rank
The picture is hanging above the fireplace.
The clouds were floating above the mountains.
When used as a preposition, it indicates position or rank relative to something else.
Higher in rank, status, or importance
She is above all criticism.
He was placed above his peers in the organization.
In this sense, it can imply superiority or exemption from something.
More than a specified amount or number
The temperature rose above 100 degrees.
The price is above what we expected.
Often used in numerical or quantitative contexts.
Use 'above' as a preposition when referring to position (e.g., 'The bird flew above the tree') and as an adverb when referring to rank or importance (e.g., 'She stands above her competitors').
'Above' typically indicates a higher position without covering, while 'over' can imply covering or moving across (e.g., 'The plane flew over the city').
From Middle English *aboven*, from Old English *abufan*, from *on* (on) + *bΕ«fan* (over).
As a preposition, 'above' is often used to describe physical position, while as an adverb, it can describe rank or importance. Avoid confusion with 'over,' which can imply covering or moving across.