Live above Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈɫaɪv/, /ˈɫɪv/ /əˈbəv

LIV uh-BUV or LYV uh-BUV

UK

lɪv/ /əbˈʌv

liv uh-BUV

Definition

To have your home in a place that is directly higher or on a different floor above another place, usually above someone else's home, a shop, or another building area.

Usage & Nuances

Commonly used to describe apartment or flat locations. The phrase is literal, not idiomatic. Typical patterns: 'live above a shop,' 'live above someone.' Don't confuse with 'live beyond' or 'live over' which have different meanings.

• Spanish: vivir arriba de - vivir encima de
• Portuguese (BR): morar acima de - viver em cima de
• Portuguese (PT): viver por cima de - morar acima de
• Chinese (Simplified): 住在…上面
• Chinese (Traditional): 住在…上面
• Hindi: ऊपर रहना
• Arabic: يعيش فوق
• Bengali: উপরে থাকা - ওপরে বাস করা
• Russian: жить над - жить выше
• Japanese: 上に住む
• Vietnamese: sống ở trên
• Korean: 위에 살다
• Turkish: üstte yaşamak
• Urdu: اوپر رہنا
• Indonesian: tinggal di atas

Example Sentences

I live above the bakery.

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She lives above her grandmother.

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Who lives above the grocery store?

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We used to live above a noisy bar.

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My friend lives above a coffee shop, so it's always easy to grab a drink.

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After moving in, I discovered my neighbors live above me and are very friendly.

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