above

adjective

  • Like heaven; heavenly.
  • Being higher on the same page.

preposition

  • On top of something.
  • Higher than something else.
  • Farther north than.
  • Rising high in the air.
  • Higher in rank or status.
  • In addition to something else.
  • More than a certain amount.
  • Instead of.
  • Too proud to do something.
  • Beyond something else.
  • Upstage of.

noun

  • Heaven.
  • Something that is higher up on the same page.
  • A higher authority.
  • Being better or in a higher position.

adverb

  • Directly overhead; on top.
  • Higher on the same page.
  • In the sky; from heaven.
  • In a higher place; upstairs.
  • Higher in rank or position.
  • Also; in addition.
  • More in number.
  • Higher than zero.
  • On the upper part of an animal.


Antonym

  • below
  • beneath

Sentences

  • The bird is flying above the trees.
  • Look, the balloon is above the house!
  • The sun is above us in the sky.
  • The stars are above us at night.
  • The airplane is above the clouds.

Word Explanation:

  • Above means something is higher than something else. Like when a bird is flying in the sky, it is above the trees.

Word in hindi

ऊपर

upar

Other variations in hindi

  • ऊपर upar
  • ऊँचाई oonchai

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 'above' mean?

The word 'above' means something is higher than something else. For example, if a bird is flying in the sky, it is above the trees.

How do you pronounce 'above'?

You pronounce 'above' like this: uh-BUHV.

What is the origin of the word 'above'?

The word 'above' comes from Old English 'abufan', which means 'on top of' or 'over'.

What is the meaning of 'above' in Hindi?

The word 'above' in Hindi is 'ऊपर' (Ūpar).

What is the meaning of 'above' in Kannada?

The word 'above' in Kannada is 'ಮೇಲೆ' (Mēle).

Fact & Proverb:

Fact

The word 'above' means higher than something else. For example, the sky is above us!

Proverb

Look up to the stars, not down at your feet. (This means to always aim high and dream big!)

Quote

"The sky is the limit." - Unknown

Mini blog:

Up, Up, Up!

Look above! The sky is so big and blue, filled with fluffy clouds that look like cotton candy.

Can you see the birds flying high? They flap their wings and soar above the trees.

What else do you think is up there? Maybe a friendly dragon or a shiny star!

Let’s imagine all the wonderful things that live above us.

Just like in Eric Carle's colorful world, let your imagination fly high!

What do you see when you look above? Remember, the sky is the limit!