Above
We commonly use the word 'above' to show location. In this lesson, we will learn all about this word and its uses.
'Above' is a common word in English. It can function as a preposition, an adverb, and an adjective. In this lesson, we will discuss how to learn and use it.
Functions of 'Above'
'Above' as a Preposition
One of the main uses of 'above' is to function as a preposition. Below, we are going to see the kinds of prepositions it can be:
Use
'Above' as a Preposition of Place
'Above' can be a preposition of place. Look:
- One is to state that something/someone is in a higher position. Take a look:
The frame is
Here, the location of an object is indicated.
The birds are flying
- When someone/something comes before in ranking, importance and etc.:
They rose
She didn't rise
- This one is used in formal writing when we want to refer to something mentioned in the upper paragraphs:
As stated
Contact the email mentioned
'Above' as a Preposition of Manner
'Above' can also be a preposition of manner. Look below for more clarification:
- When we want to indicate that something is more in amount, number, etc.:
The temperature is
The land is 40 meters
- When a particular voice/sound is louder than others:
I can hear her speaking
Can't you hear him singing
Position in a Sentence
Since 'above' is a preposition here, it mainly comes before nouns and noun phrases and it is mostly put after the main verb to show the place of the action. We can have a prepositional phrase at the beginning, in the middle, or at the end of the sentences:
Here, we have a prepositional phrase at the beginning of the sentence.
Mickey's name is
Here, we have a prepositional phrase in the middle of the sentence.
Why do you put your shoes
As you can see, we have a prepositional phrase at the end of the sentence.
Warning!
Please note that whenever we have a prepositional phrase at the beginning of the sentence, we must put a comma after it. Look:
'Above' as an Adverb
Another function of 'above' is to be an adverb. Below, we are going to learn about the different kinds of adverbs it can be:
Use
'Above' as an Adverb of Place
We can use 'above' to show the place so it is an adverb of place. Look at the following examples for more clarification:
Lana looked at the blue sky
One of my hobbies is to go to the roof, lie there and look at the stars
Position in a Sentence
As you know, we mainly put adverbials after the main verb or other adverbs to modify them. Look at the following examples:
Whenever it is raining, I go to the garden and watch the rain fall from the sky
Stop staring
'Above' as an Adjective
'Above' can also function as an adjective. Look below:
Use
'Above' as an Attributive Adjective
We mainly use 'above' as an adjective in formal writings. Look at the following examples:
For the
For the
Position in a Sentence
Since 'above' can only be an attributive adjective, it comes before nouns. Look below:
For the
Idioms with 'Above'
We have several idioms with 'above' that are commonly used among native English speakers. Below we will learn all about them:
- Above all else: This one is used when we want to indicate the most important thing. Look:
They were
She was considerate
- Above one's head: This one is used when we want to indicate that something is beyond someone's level of comprehension and understanding. Look:
Mathematics is
The diction of this article is way
- A cut above: This one is used to indicate that someone/something is better than others. Look:
Why does she think she is
I believe I am
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