She hung a picture above the fireplace.

A general ranks above a colonel.

The temperature in Rio de Janeiro goes above 40 degrees in the summer.

I keep non-fiction on the bottom shelf, and fiction on the one above.

This measure affects middle managers and above.

This product should not be used at temperatures of thirty degrees and above.

This event is described in more detail above.

Water was leaking from the floor above.

The above examples demonstrate how common the problem is.

The scene is a family's living room, with a dining table above and armchairs below.

Sea trout: grey above with black dots on dorsal fin, silvery below.

It was like a gift from the Lord above.

This situation is more complex than stated above.

These orders have come from above.

Heavy snowfall overnight has left the road impassable. In light of the above, we have decided to close the office.

Oregon is just above California.

I prefer ice cream above chocolate.

I couldn't hear my phone above the noise in the restaurant.

He's above lying about such things.

All this talk of economics is above me.

Prudence hoped she could rise above the petty gossip and narrow-minded behavior of those in the neighborhood.

He's very tall and towers above everyone else.

He is a cut above the rest.

This restaurant is definitely a cut above; they have embroidered tablecloths.

Above all, Louise wants to become a nurse.

Peter is a clever, handsome and, above all, honest man.

Above all else, the company must make a profit.

She always goes above and beyond what is expected of her.

He was honored for performing above and beyond the call of duty.

You need to have an above-average IQ to answer these questions correctly.

Our neighbors have an above-ground swimming pool.

We tried a new restaurant tonight and thought the food was above par for the price.

Some would say politicians are above suspicion. Others would vehemently argue the opposite.

Many politicians think that they are above the law, and should not be punished for any wrongdoing.

In this economy, many families have trouble staying above water after paying all of their monthly expenses.

He likes to keep his business dealings aboveboard.

Be assured, I always operate aboveboard.

The above-mentioned changes will be in effect until the end of the month.

Melinda worked hard to get above the minimum academic requirements for university.

We should get above 5,000 feet before we make camp.

George's essay was head and shoulders above those of the rest of the class.

I've never actually seen the Grand Canyon up close, I've only seen it from high above in an airplane.

The athlete trains for 2 hours per day, and that's over and above his practice sessions with teammates.

Really? You've been promoted to head of department? Are you sure you aren't punching above your weight?

Have you seen Jim's new girlfriend? She's gorgeous and she has a PhD; I reckon he's punching above his weight there!

Dawn occurs when the sun rises above the horizon.