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above-stairs

above-stairs is the alternative form of above stairs.

Meaning of above stairs

Noun

above stairs (uncountable)

  1. (archaic) The part of a building above the ground level.

See all 3 meanings of above stairs

Forms of above-stairs

Adverb
comparativemore above-stairs
superlativemost above-stairs
Adjective
comparativemore above-stairs
superlativemost above-stairs

Questions about above-stairs

What is above-stairs the alternative form of?
Above-stairs is the alternative form of above stairs.

Words near above-stairs in the dictionary

  1. above-mentioned
  2. above-named
  3. above-quoted
  4. above-said
  5. above-specified
  6. above-stairs
  7. above-the-fold
  8. above-the-neck rule
  9. above-water
  10. above-written
  11. aboveboard

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