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above

[uh-buhv] / əˈbʌv /


PREPOSITION
more, higher in amount, degree
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Sir David also draws our awareness to the dramas happening every day among and above us in this city of about nine million people.

From BBC

He observes that at a reading of 68 on the relative strength index, a technical metric measuring price momentum, is close to overbought and silver’s 50-day moving average is now above its 200-day moving average.

From MarketWatch

Half the cafeteria lets out a loud yell of “KETCHUP ROCKET!” as the bottle goes straight up, hits the edge of a ceiling tile above it, and changes course.

From Literature

Conditions are forecast to heat up Friday through the weekend, with temperatures at least 3 to 6 degrees above normal, according to the Weather Service.

From Los Angeles Times

We believe there are competing bidders for the club that are above the '25p in the pound' threshold that will prevent the club from facing any penalties once they exit administration.

From BBC