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above

adjective adverb noun

Appearing earlier in the same text

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Word Facts

Word length
5
Starts with
A
Ends with
E
Contains
BO
Scrabble score
10
CEFR level
A1

How it sounds

Pronunciation

əˈbʌv

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adjective

  1. Appearing earlier in the same text

    “Flaws in the above interpretation”

adverb

  1. (in writing) at an earlier place

    “See above”

adverb

  1. In or to a place that is higher

noun

  1. An earlier section of a written text

    “For instructions, refer to the above”

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Example Sentences

Flaws in the above interpretation
See above
For instructions, refer to the above

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