above · adverb /əˈbʌv/Full view
above (HIGHER POSITION)
A1 in or to a higher position than something else
Dictionary examples:

There's a mirror above the sink.

Her name comes above mine on the list.

Learner example:

I think I have [put] it above the bookshelf. (Key English Test; A2; Assamese)

above (MORE)
A2 more than an amount or level
Dictionary examples:

It says on the box it's for children age three and above.

Rates of pay are above average.

Learner example:

The weather is too hot in Beijing. Every day [it] is above 30 degrees. (Preliminary English Test; B1; Chinese)

above all
B1 most importantly
Dictionary examples:

Above all, I'd like to thank my family.

He is known above all for his movies.

Learner example:

She is a very nice person and above all, she is really cheerful. (Preliminary English Test; B1; Spanish)

above (TOO IMPORTANT)
C2 too good or important for something
Dictionary example:

No one is above suspicion in this matter.

above · adverb /əˈbʌv/
above
B1 higher on the page
Dictionary examples:

the above diagram

Match these words with the pictures above.

Please send the articles to the address given/shown above.

Learner example:

I can be contacted at the above address and I would be free to attend an interview at any time from Monday to Saturday. (First Certificate in English; B2; Portuguese)

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