Aboveground

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Alternative spelling of above ground. alt-of, alternative

    "In some of these areas, the road ROWs are also adjacent to existing aboveground MVEC distribution lines, which are shown on maps in Appendix A."

Adjective
  1. 1
    on or above the surface of the ground wordnet

Synonyms

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alivealive and kickinganimateanimatedconsciousenlivened

Example

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"Underground or aboveground travel would be immune to weather changes and collisions and would require little energy."

Etymology

From above + ground.

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