A notch above Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈnɑtʃ/ /əˈbəv

uh NOTCH uh-BUV

UK

æɪ/ /nˈɒtʃ/ /əbˈʌv

uh NOTCH uh-BUV

释义

Used to describe someone or something that is slightly better or superior compared to others.

用法与细微差别

This informal phrase is often used in comparisons. It's common with 'just', as in 'just a notch above'. Suitable for speech and writing, but not in very formal or academic contexts. Highlights a small but noticeable difference.

• Spanish: un poco mejor que - un nivel más alto que
• Portuguese (BR): um nível acima de - um pouco melhor que
• Portuguese (PT): um nível acima de - um pouco melhor que
• Chinese (Simplified): 更胜一筹 - 稍胜一筹
• Chinese (Traditional): 更勝一籌 - 稍勝一籌
• Hindi: से थोड़ा बेहतर
• Arabic: أفضل بقليل من - درجة أعلى من
• Bengali: একটু ভাল - একধাপ ওপরে
• Russian: на ступень выше - немного лучше
• Japanese: 少し上 - 一段上
• Vietnamese: hơn một bậc - tốt hơn một chút
• Korean: 한 단계 위 - 조금 더 나은
• Turkish: bir tık üstünde - bir seviye yukarıda
• Urdu: ایک درجہ بہتر
• Indonesian: sedikit lebih baik - lebih unggul

例句

Her cake is a notch above the others.

basic

This phone is a notch above last year’s model.

basic

Her presentation was a notch above the rest.

basic

The service at this hotel is a notch above what I expected.

natural

He’s good, but she’s a notch above him in terms of skill.

natural

Honestly, this band’s new album is a notch above anything they’ve done before.

natural