TOPIC 12
ABOVE : BELOW
AS PREPOSITION
Above is contrasted with below, just as over
is contrasted with under. In some cases over may be used in place
of above, and under may be used in place of below.
[Contrast (the opposition or
dissimilarity of things that are compared)]
Examples
The sun rose above the horizon.
The sun went down below the horizon.
There is a shelf above (or over) the sink.
Your home work is above (below) the average.
Shall I write my name above, on, or below the line?
The population of London is above (or over) eight
million.
There are no dresses in this shop below (or under)
five pounds.