Learn the word 'Above': Key A1 Adverb for Fluent English Conversations

Word Info

Word: Above

Level: A1

Pronunciation: ə'bəv

Meaning: At a higher level or position

Video Script

Hello everyone, and welcome back to "Hello Word!" I'm Alex, your guide to exploring English vocabulary in fun and easy ways. Today, we’re diving into the word above. Above is an adverb you’ll often hear in English, and it means "at a higher level or position." This is one of those versatile words you can use in many different situations to talk about things that are physically or figuratively higher up. Let’s look at a few synonyms for above. One close synonym is over. For example, you might say, "The plane flew over the mountains", which gives the same idea as saying, "The plane flew above the mountains." Another synonym is higher. For instance, if you’re arranging pictures on a wall, you might place one higher than the other, which means placing it above. Now, let’s check out some antonyms for above. A common one is below. For instance, "The river runs below the bridge", is the opposite of saying it runs above. Another antonym is under. For example, "The cat is hiding under the table", which is the opposite of above. In everyday life, you might use above when giving directions or describing where things are. Imagine you’re helping a friend find a restaurant, and you say, "It’s on the next floor, just above this one." Or maybe you’re explaining where to find information on a page, like, "Check the paragraph above the title." Let’s look at a few more examples of above in sentences. You might say, "The stars shine above us in the night sky", or "Please put your suitcase in the compartment above your seat." Or if you’re talking about temperature, you might say, "Today’s temperature is above average." So, to wrap up, above is a handy word to describe something at a higher level or position, and it has plenty of everyday uses. Thank you for tuning in to today’s episode of "Hello Word!" Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review it really helps others discover the show! And I’d love to see how you use above in a sentence. Share your example in the comments below, and I might even read some on our next episode. Thanks again, and see you next time on "Hello Word!"

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