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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /əˌbʌv ˈɡraʊnd/
above ground means: On the surface of the earth or higher than it, rather than underneath it.
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On the surface of the earth or higher than it, rather than underneath it.
- These pipes are above ground.
- The roots grow partly above ground.
- How much of the building stands above ground?
Still alive; often used with humor when talking about getting older or surviving difficulties.
- At least I am above ground.
- He joked that being above ground was enough to celebrate.
- Every birthday above ground feels like a gift to her.
Openly active or officially accepted, rather than hidden or outside mainstream society.
- The movement now operates above ground.
- Their political activities stayed above ground despite the threats.
- Some artists worked above ground, while others joined secret groups.
Questions about above ground
What does above ground mean?
On the surface of the earth or higher than it, rather than underneath it.
What is above ground in other languages?
Türkçe: yer üstünde · Español: sobre el suelo · Français: au-dessus du sol · Deutsch: oberirdisch · Italiano: sopra terra · 日本語: 地上に
How do you pronounce above ground?
It is pronounced /əˌbʌv ˈɡraʊnd/.
How do you use above ground in a sentence?
These pipes are above ground. The roots grow partly above ground.
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