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Physically over; on top of; worn on top of, said of clothing. / In or to a higher place; higher than; on or over the upper surface. / Farther north than. / Rising; appearing out of reach height-wise.

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IPA(Pronunciation)

/əˈbʌv/

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figuratively Scotland

Physically over; on top of; worn on top of, said of clothing. / In or to a higher place; higher than; on or over the upper surface. / Farther north than. / Rising; appearing out of reach height-wise.

Japanese Meaning

物理的な位置として「～の上にある」・「上に位置する」 / 衣服などの場合に「上から着用する」など、上部に用いられる / ある位置よりも高い場所にある、または高く位置している / ある点よりも北に位置している場合がある / 上昇している、または高い位置から現れる様子を示す

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The painting above the fireplace adds warmth to the room.

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暖炉の上に掛かった絵が部屋に温かみを与えている。

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Sense（1）

Physically over; on top of; worn on top of, said of clothing.

He always put his coat on above his sweater.

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Sense（2）

In or to a higher place; higher than; on or over the upper surface.

And God said, Let the waters bring foorth aboundantly the moving creature that hath life, and foule that may flie above the earth in the open firmament of heauen.

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Farther north than.

Idaho is above Utah.

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Sense（4）

Rising; appearing out of reach height-wise.

Sense（5）

(figuratively) Higher than; superior to in any respect; surpassing; higher in measure, degree, volume, or pitch, etc. than; out of reach; not exposed to; not likely to be affected by; incapable of negative actions or thoughts.