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aboveground

 

Definitions from WordNet

Adjective aboveground has 1 sense
  1. aboveground - on or above the surface of the ground; "aboveground nuclear testing"; "surface instruments for detecting oil deposits"; "surface transportation"
    Antonym:
    subsurface (indirect, via overhead, surface)
    Antonym: overhead (indirect, via surface, subsurface)

Definitions from the Web

Aboveground

Definition: Situated or occurring above the surface of the ground.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1:

Usage: Referring to something that is located or takes place above the ground.

Example Sentence: The children enjoyed playing on the aboveground playground.

Sense 2:

Usage: Describing a pool or swimming area that is built above the ground level.

Example Sentence: We decided to install an aboveground pool in our backyard for the summer.

Sense 3:

Usage: Referring to vegetation or plants that grow without needing to be planted in the ground.

Example Sentence: The aboveground garden allows us to grow fresh herbs and vegetables easily.

Sense 4:

Usage: Discussing the representation or depiction of something in an aerial or overhead perspective.

Example Sentence: The artist's painting showcased the city's skyline in an aboveground view.

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