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above preposition

  /əˈbʌv/
  • Physically over; on top of; worn on top of, said of clothing. [first attested before 1150.]
  • In or to a higher place; higher than; on or over the upper surface. [first attested before 1150]
  • Surpassing in number or quantity; more than. [first attested around 1350–1470]
  • Too proud to stoop to; averse to; disinclined towards;
über
  • Beyond; on the other side.
jenseits, über

above adverb

  /əˈbʌv/
  • Directly overhead; vertically on top of. [first attested before 1150.]
oben
  • In a higher place; upstairs; farther upstream. [first attested around 1150–1350]
oben, darüber, höher
  • Higher in the same page; earlier in the order as far as writing products go. [first attested before 1150.]
früher, oben, vorher
  • Higher in rank, power, or position. [first attested around 1150–1350]
ranghöher, vorgesetzt
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