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Session 54

Welcome to English In A Minute. Give us a minute and we'll give you a hot tip about English vocabulary... there's so much to learn! And all taught by your favourite BBC Learning English staff!

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How to use 'above'

Beth teaches different uses of 'above'.

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Beth

above is used to show that something is in a higher position than something else.

I live in a flat above a bakery.
Can you sign here, above your name, please?

We also use above to mean more than a level or amount.

It's winter and it's above 15 degrees outside. I can't believe it!
This meal is delicious! The food here is definitely above average.

If you're talking about a person in a more advanced position than someone else, we can use above.

Matthew's in the class above me. He's really good at maths.

Finally, we can use above to mean that someone is too important for something.

Lola thought she was above the law, but then she was arrested.

To take your English to the level above, watch our other videos!

Above

above is used to show that something is in a higher position than something else.

  • My flat is above a Chinese restaurant.

above also means more than a level or amount.

  • Your cooking is above what I expected.

Use above if you're talking about a person in a more advanced position than someone else.

  • She thinks she's above me, but I got a better score in the test!

Watch our other videos to take your English to the level above. 

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