English Dictionary

above

/əˈbʌv/

prep

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.

The bird flew above the clouds.

意味（1）

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

He always put his coat on above his sweater.

意味（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.

意味（3）

Farther north than.

Idaho is above Utah.

意味（4）

Rising; appearing out of reach height-wise.

意味（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.

Even the chief of police is not above suspicion.

意味（6）

Higher in rank, status, or position.

to stand head and shoulders above the rest

意味（7）

(Scotland) In addition to; besides.

above and beyond the call of duty

意味（8）

Surpassing in number or quantity; more than.

That amount is way above our asking price.

意味（9）

In preference to.

意味（10）

Too proud to stoop to; averse to; disinclined towards;

The owner was above taking more than a token salary.

意味（11）

Beyond; on the other side.

意味（12）

(theater) Upstage of.