HOW TO USE THE PREPOSITION 'ABOVE'
The preposition above is used to show a position higher than something else or to indicate a superior status, level, or value. It often contrasts with under or below.
Uses of above with examples
1. Position higher than (कशाच्या वरच्या बाजूला)
Explanation:
When something is located at a higher level than another object, we use above.
1. The picture is above the sofa.
चित्र सोफ्याच्या वर आहे.
The picture is placed on the wall, at a position higher than the sofa.
2. Birds were flying above the trees.
पक्षी झाडांवर उडत होते.
The birds were not on the ground or at the same level as the trees; they were flying in the sky, at a higher position.
2. Higher in value, rank, or quantity (मूल्य, दर्जा किंवा प्रमाण अधिक)
Explanation:
When a number, level, or standard is greater than another, we use above.
1. His marks were above 90%.
त्याचे गुण ९०% पेक्षा जास्त होते.
His score exceeded the benchmark of 90%.
2. She ranks above everyone in the competition.
तिने स्पर्धेत सगळ्यांपेक्षा वरचा क्रमांक मिळवला आहे.
She holds a superior position compared to all other participants.
3. Beyond reach or understanding (पलीकडे किंवा अधिक समजण्यास कठीण)
Explanation:
Used to describe something beyond someone's capacity to comprehend or achieve.
1. The concept was above my understanding. ही संकल्पना माझ्या आकलनापलीकडे आहे.
The idea was too complex for the person to grasp.
2. The book is above a child’s reading level.
(पुस्तक मुलाच्या वाचन क्षमतेपेक्षा जास्त आहे.)
The content of the book is too advanced for a child.
4. Not touched by something below (कशालाही न लागलेले)
Explanation:
When something is physically higher and does not touch what is below it, we use above.
1. The lamp is hanging above the table.
दिवा टेबलच्या वर लटकत आहे.
The lamp is suspended in the air at a height, not touching the table.
Comparison: Above vs. Over
Above is used to describe position in a vertical sense (higher but not necessarily covering).
The clouds are above the mountains.
ढग डोंगरांच्या वर आहेत.
Over is used when something covers or moves across something.
The picture is placed on the wall, at a position higher than the sofa.
2. Birds were flying above the trees.
पक्षी झाडांवर उडत होते.
The birds were not on the ground or at the same level as the trees; they were flying in the sky, at a higher position.
2. Higher in value, rank, or quantity (मूल्य, दर्जा किंवा प्रमाण अधिक)
Explanation:
When a number, level, or standard is greater than another, we use above.
1. His marks were above 90%.
त्याचे गुण ९०% पेक्षा जास्त होते.
His score exceeded the benchmark of 90%.
2. She ranks above everyone in the competition.
तिने स्पर्धेत सगळ्यांपेक्षा वरचा क्रमांक मिळवला आहे.
She holds a superior position compared to all other participants.
3. Beyond reach or understanding (पलीकडे किंवा अधिक समजण्यास कठीण)
Explanation:
Used to describe something beyond someone's capacity to comprehend or achieve.
1. The concept was above my understanding. ही संकल्पना माझ्या आकलनापलीकडे आहे.
The idea was too complex for the person to grasp.
2. The book is above a child’s reading level.
(पुस्तक मुलाच्या वाचन क्षमतेपेक्षा जास्त आहे.)
The content of the book is too advanced for a child.
4. Not touched by something below (कशालाही न लागलेले)
Explanation:
When something is physically higher and does not touch what is below it, we use above.
1. The lamp is hanging above the table.
दिवा टेबलच्या वर लटकत आहे.
The lamp is suspended in the air at a height, not touching the table.
Comparison: Above vs. Over
Above is used to describe position in a vertical sense (higher but not necessarily covering).
The clouds are above the mountains.
ढग डोंगरांच्या वर आहेत.
Over is used when something covers or moves across something.
The bridge is over the river. पूल नदीच्या वर आहे.
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