The term "above” and the phrase “above” have the same sound, however, are used in different contexts. For this reason, they cause great confusion when we have to write a text.
In order for you to learn once and for all how to use them correctly, check below for tips with rules, uses and some examples.
Above
The word "above", written together, is a adverb of place and antonym of “below”. Thus, it is used in the sense that something is in a high place, that is, located in a superior position.
Examples:
- Today I parked the car more above.
- I saw your name more above in the roster.
- Our apartment is above yours.
- this city is above sea level.
- To better understand the matter, check out the examples above.
Note: A tip to know if the term is being used correctly is to change it to its antonym: I parked the car more bellow.
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The expression "above" is prepositional phrase widely used, for example: Your averages are above anyone in the room.
Above
The term "above”, written separately, is synonymous with “up” and antonym of “from below” or “down” and does not take back.
It means that something is on top or on top, being formed by the preposition “a” plus the noun “above”.
Examples:
- I was very nervous because when I entered the room she looked at me from below above.
- Before buying the house José checked everything from below above.
- It took us four hours to climb the mountain from below above.
- We decided to run downhill above.
- The elevator went up from below above in a few seconds.
Note: a tip to know if you are using the term correctly is to change it by its synonym “upwards”: the elevator went up from below up in a few seconds.
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The expression "from above" is adverbial phrase. The expressions “above”, “above” or “above” are prepositional phrases.
Examples:
- Mauro was looking from above of building.
- the cat jumped above the sink quickly.
- your ambition passes over anyone.
- my dog stayed upon me all afternoon.
Video
To better understand these differences, check out the video below:
Also check out other Portuguese questions:
- Orthography
- Spelling Exercises
- Under or Over?
- Under or Under
- Below or Below?
- Above or Above?
- Down or Down?
- Finally or In End?
- Back or Back?
- About or About?
- If not or If not?
- In order or In order?
- Lose or Lose?
- Travel or Travel
- Company or Company
