English Explanatory Dictionary

above all

English dictionary entry

Meanings

prep_phrase
  1. Of prime importance; before anything else; especially.

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-above all.wav

Word forms

above all

Etymology

From Middle English [Term?]. Compare Dutch bovenal (“above all”).

Synonyms

first and foremost

Related words

in the first place
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