above · adv
above (HIGHER POSITION)
A1 in or to a higher position than something else
Dictionary examples:
The light hangs above the table. (0.0)
The clock is above the door. (0.0)
The bird flew above my hat. (0.0)
There's a mirror above the sink. (18.6)
Her name comes above mine on the list. (21.6)
above (MORE)
A2 more than an amount or level
Dictionary examples:
I have above 1000 unread emails. My inbox is exploding! (0.0)
My friend talks above 200 words per minute. She's a human radio! (0.0)
The temperature is above 40 degrees. I'm melting like ice cream! (0.0)
It says on the box it's for children age three and above. (21.8)
Rates of pay are above average. (29.1)
above (TOO IMPORTANT)
C2 too good or important for something
Dictionary examples:
No one is above suspicion in this matter. (34.7)
above all
B1 most importantly
Dictionary examples:
Above all, remember to wear pants to your job interview! (0.0)
Above all, don't forget to breathe during your exam! (0.0)
Above all, don't use your smartphone as a hammer. It's expensive! (0.0)
He is known above all for his movies. (16.0)
Above all, I'd like to thank my family. (19.5)