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11above — 1 preposition 1 in a higher position than something: Our office is above the hairdresser s. | Raise your: arms above your head. see also: over 1, opposite below1 (1) 2 more than a particular number, amount, or level: 500 feet above sea level |… …
12above */*/*/ — UK [əˈbʌv] / US adjective, adverb, preposition Summary: Above can be used in the following ways: as a preposition (followed by a noun): The birds were flying high above the trees. as an adverb (without a following noun): She stared up at the… …
13above all — adverb 1. above and beyond all other consideration (Freq. 5) above all, you must be independent • Syn: ↑most importantly, ↑most especially 2. taking everything together she was first and last a scientist • Syn: ↑ …
14above — 1. preposition /əˈbʌv/ a) In or to a higher place; higher than; on or over the upper surface; over; opposed to below or beneath. Fowl that may fly above the earth. b) Figuratively, higher than; superior to in any respect; surpassing; beyond;… …
15above — Synonyms and related words: a cut above, above all, above and beyond, abovestairs, additionally, again, ahead, airward, all included, aloft, aloof, also, altogether, among other things, and all, and also, and so, ante, as well, ascendant, at… …
16above board — If things are done above board, they are carried out in a legal and proper manner. (Dorking School Dictionary) *** If a situation or business is described as above board, it is open, honest and legal. There are not secret… …
17above all — used for referring to something that is more important than any of the other things you could mention He will be remembered above all as a loving husband and family man. above all else: Above all else, the government must keep the promises it has …
18Things that Go Bump in the Night — Infobox Dad s Army episode number episode name=059 Things That Go Bump in the Night script=Jimmy Perry and David Croft director=David Croft producer=David Croft recorded=22/7/73 original transmission=5/12/73 series=Six length=30 minutes viewing… …
19Above the salt — Salt Salt, n. [AS. sealt; akin to OS. & OFries. salt, D. zout, G. salz, Icel., Sw., & Dan. salt, L. sal, Gr. ?, Russ. sole, Ir. & Gael. salann, W. halen, of unknown origin. Cf. {Sal}, {Salad}, {Salary}, {Saline}, {Sauce}, {Sausage}.] 1. The… …
20above all — {adv. phr.} Of first or highest importance; most especially. * /Children need many things, but above all they need love./ Syn.: FIRST AND LAST …
