Above vs. Below
Difference Between Above and Below
Abovepreposition
Physically over; on top of; worn on top of, as clothing.
He always put his coat on above his sweater.Belowpreposition
Lower in spatial position than.
The treasure is buried two meters below the surface.Abovepreposition
In or to a higher place; higher than; on or over the upper surface.
Belowpreposition
Lower in value, price, rank or concentration than.
The temperature is below zero.Abovepreposition
Farther north than.
Idaho is above Utah.Belowpreposition
Downstream of.
Abovepreposition
Rising; appearing out of reach height-wise.
Belowpreposition
South of.
Abovepreposition
(figuratively) Higher than; superior to in any respect; surpassing; higher in measure, degree, volume, or pitch, etc. than; out of reach; not exposed to; not likely to be affected by; incapable of negative actions or thoughts.
Even the chief of police is not above suspicion.He was always above reproach.I thought you said you were above these kinds of antics.That's above my comprehension.to cut above averageBelowpreposition
Unsuitable to the rank or dignity of; beneath.
Such petty behavior is below me.Abovepreposition
Higher in rank, status, or position.
to stand head and shoulders above the restBelowpreposition
(stage directions) Downstage of.
Abovepreposition
In addition to; besides.
above and beyond the call of dutyover and aboveBelowadverb
In a lower place.
Abovepreposition
Surpassing in number or quantity; more than.
That amount is way above our asking price.Belowadverb
On a lower storey.
Abovepreposition
In preference to.
Belowadverb
Further down.
Abovepreposition
Too proud to stoop to; averse to; disinclined; too honorable to give.
The owner was above taking more than a token salary.Belowadverb
(nautical) On a lower deck.
the landlubbers lying down belowAbovepreposition
Beyond; on the other side.
Belowadverb
(of a temperature) Below zero.
Abovepreposition
(theater) Upstage of.
Belowadverb
in or to a place that is lower
Aboveadverb
Directly overhead; vertically on top of.
Belowadverb
at a later place;
see belowAboveadverb
Higher in the same page; earlier in the order as far as writing products go.
Belowadverb
(in writing) see below;
vide infraAboveadverb
Into or from heaven; in the sky.
He's in a better place now, floating free as the clouds above.Belowadverb
on a floor below;
the tenants live downstairsAboveadverb
In a higher place; upstairs; farther upstream.
Belowadverb
further down;
see under for further discussionAboveadverb
Higher in rank, power, or position.
He appealed to the court above.Aboveadverb
(archaic) In addition.
Aboveadverb
More in number.
Aboveadverb
Above zero; above freezing.
It was a cold day at only 5 above.Aboveadverb
(biology) On the upper half or the dorsal surface of an animal.
The sparrow I saw was rufous above and off-white below.Aboveadjective
Of heaven; heavenly.
Aboveadjective
Being located higher on the same page or on a preceding page.
Abovenoun
Heaven.
Abovenoun
Something, especially a person's name in legal documents, that appears higher on the same page or on a preceding page.
Abovenoun
Higher authority.
Abovenoun
(archaic) betterment, raised status or condition.
Aboveadjective
appearing earlier in the same text;
flaws in the above interpretationAboveadverb
at an earlier place;
see aboveAboveadverb
in or to a place that is higher
