Above or above? How do you write? know which word to use

Above or above? when to use each and what's the difference?

You are above or above? Do you know how to differentiate what each expression means? With the same phonetics but different writings, they confuse most people when writing.

Neither of the two expressions is incorrect, in any case you need to know how to tell them apart!

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Know which word to use: Above or above

Even with the similarity, “above or above” has different uses in the Portuguese language. Pay attention below so that you don't make mistakes when writing!

Above

This form of writing features an adverb of place. The word "above" is formed by the union between "a" and "above". It is used when you want to express an idea of ​​something that is in a higher, more important condition or position.

Check out some examples of its use:

• He's above you in the company, it's no use making complaints.
• Above all, try to get it right this time!
• Above him, only God.
• Identify if the above sentence is incorrect.

In addition, "above" can also acquire the function of interjection to stimulate someone:

• Above! You can!
• We're almost there, above!

When in doubt, you can also swap “above” for its opposite “below”. See examples:

• my house is more bellow in the street.
• my house is more above in the street.
• They live bellow sea ​​level.
• They live above sea ​​level.

Above

When written separately, “up” is synonymous with “up”, or the opposite of “down”. It is necessary to pay attention to the fact that there is no backlash in this case! So, to say that something is “up” means that it is at the top, there at the top.

The expression is the result of the union between a preposition (a) and a noun (above). Note the examples of its use below:

• She looked me up and down and I didn't know how to respond.
• Take the stairs and go from bottom to top to the fourth floor.
• We went up the street from the bottom to the top and didn't see anyone pass.

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Above or above – What's the difference?

Still in doubt? the channel of YouTube “DICIO” prepared a short video that can help you once and for all the difference and the use of (Above or above) in the sentences, check: