Definition of "above"
Kid-friendly meaning of above, with part of speech, syllables, and example sentences for grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8.
What does "above" mean?
above (preposition) — higher than something.
Example sentences using "above"
Grade K–2
Look up above.
Grade 3–5
The painting hung on the wall above the fireplace where everyone could see it.
Grade 6–8
Aircraft cruise above the weather most of the time, which is why turbulence usually clears once a plane has climbed above the thick cloud layers near the ground.
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