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above
Meaning
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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.
- 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.
- Higher in rank, status, or position.
- In addition to; besides.
- Surpassing in number or quantity; more than.
- In preference to.
- Too proud to stoop to; averse to; disinclined towards;
- Beyond; on the other side.
- Upstage of.
Pronounced as (IPA)
/əˈbʌv/
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As long as there is water 🚰 in a cooking pot , the temperature 🌡️ cannot rise above a hundred degrees Celsius .
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As long as there is water in a cooking pot, the temperature cannot rise above a hundred degrees Celsius.