aboves
|a-boves|
B2
/əˈbʌvz/
(above)
higher position
Etymology
Etymology Information
'above' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'abufan', where 'a-' meant 'on' and 'bufan' meant 'over'.
Historical Evolution
'abufan' transformed into the Middle English word 'aboven', and eventually became the modern English word 'above'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'on or over', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'higher in position or rank'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
plural form of 'above', referring to things that are higher in position or rank.
The aboves in the hierarchy make all the decisions.
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Last updated: 2025/04/05 09:21