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US /əˈbʌv/

UK /əˈbʌv/

A1

adverb

  • Greater in quantity or level than.
  • In or to an earlier place in a text.
  • In or to a higher place than something else; overhead.
  • In or to a higher place than something else.
  • Higher in rank or position.
  • In preference to.
  • In a higher place than something else

adjective

  • Appearing earlier or higher on the same page or in the same text.
  • Not susceptible to; not affected by.

preposition

  • Extending over; over and not touching.
  • Higher than or over something else.
  • At a higher point or level than
  • Too good or honest to do something.

noun

  • A person or people in a position of authority.