above

[uh-buhv] / əˈbʌv /

PREPOSITION

higher in position

Synonyms

STRONGEST

raised

STRONG

high over overhead superior

WEAK

aloft atop beyond on high on top of upon

Antonyms

WEAK

below under

PREPOSITION

more, higher in amount, degree

Synonyms

STRONGEST

exceeding

STRONG

over

WEAK

beyond greater than larger than

Antonyms

WEAK

below less

PREPOSITION

superior to

Synonyms

STRONGEST

exceeding

WEAK

before beyond prior to superior to surpassing

Antonyms

WEAK

below deficient inferior

Example Sentences

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Coherent’s stock rose 8.2% on Friday to $307.50 per share — already above Chatterjee’s new $300 price target.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 11, 2026

The hedges reach up and touch above your head.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

While those above them continue to battle it out for survival, it looks almost certain that Wolves' race is run.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

This week Amazon is breaking above a bear flag, which began with a nasty 12% loss the first week of February.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

Frogs and birds sang a sprightly song above.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman