əˈbʌv Captain Preposition Water Knees Flying Clouds People

• the water came above our knees.
• we were flying above the clouds.
• the people in the apartment above mine
• a captain in the navy ranks above a captain in the army.

above

1. at or to a higher place or position than something/somebody
• The water came above our knees.
• We were flying above the clouds.
• the people in the apartment above mine
• A captain in the navy ranks above a captain in the army.
• They finished the year six places above their local rivals.
2. more than something; greater in number, level or age than somebody/something
• Inflation is above 6%.
• Temperatures have been above average.
• We cannot accept children above the age of 10.
3. of greater importance or of higher quality than somebody/something
• I rate her above most other players of her age.
4. too good or too honest to do something
• She's not above lying when it suits her.
• He's above suspicion (= he is completely trusted).
5. louder or clearer than another sound
• I couldn't hear her above the noise of the traffic.
6. most important of all; especially
• Above all, keep in touch.
7. having too high an opinion of yourself
8. in addition to something
• There are other factors over and above those we have discussed.

Word Origin

• Old English abufan (as an adverb), from a- ‘on’ + bufan (from bi ‘by’ + ufan ‘above’).