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above proof

US/əˈbʌv pɹʊf/

above proof prepositional phrase: overproof; containing more alcohol than proof spirit.

Prepositional phrase

  1. Overproof; containing more alcohol than proof spirit.

Questions about above proof

What does above proof mean?
Above proof means overproof; containing more alcohol than proof spirit.
What part of speech is above proof?
Above proof is a prepositional phrase.
How do you pronounce above proof?
Above proof is pronounced /əˈbʌv pɹʊf/ (US).

Words near above proof in the dictionary

  1. above one's pay grade
  2. above one's paygrade
  3. above one's station
  4. above oneself
  5. above par
  6. above proof
  7. above stairs
  8. above the board
  9. above the curve
  10. above the fold
  11. above the fray

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