"Above" together and "above" apart are two homophone words that sound the same but are spelled differently.
Check out the meaning of each one here so you don't have to wonder when to use each one.
top
The term “upon”, written together and with “n” represents a verb form of the verb to top. This verb, rarely used by speakers of the language, means to place on something, being synonymous with elevating, crowning, etc.
It is conjugated in the third person singular (he/she above) of the indicative or in the second person singular of the imperative (above tu).
Examples:
the star of Bethlehem above the Christmas tree.
this tree above the Mount.
The hat above the head of the president.
On
The term “above”, written separately, is the antonym of “below”. In a sentence, it plays the role of adverbial locution of place.
So we use that word to refer to something that is in a high position in relation to something else.
Examples:
the baby is on from the bed.
take the sugar on of the table.
I left the keys on of the dresser.
Curiosity
We frequently use in colloquial (informal) language the expression “to give on”. It references when someone is courting or interested in a person.
Example: At Saturday's party we saw Felipe giving on of Camila.
Also read about other Portuguese questions:
- Orthography
- Spelling Exercises
- Up or Up?
- Below or Below?
- Below or Below?
- Evil or Evil?
- Back or Back?
- Repair or repair: which one to use?
