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From above vs From the above

Both phrases are correct, but they're used in different contexts. "From above" is used to indicate a higher position or viewpoint, while "from the above" is used to refer to something mentioned or shown previously.
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From above

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate a higher position or viewpoint, often in a physical sense or metaphorically.

Examples:

  • The bird flew from above.
  • The instructions were given from above.
  • The decision came from above.
  • Oct 2, 2010 ... 2010 WMG "From Above" off of Lonely Avenue is available instores and on iTunes now. http://wbr.fm/lonelyavenue For more Ben: ...
  • Nov 26, 2014 ... Comments313 · Guitar Lessons and Guitar Tips · Peavey Classic 20 Combo · DEATH FROM ABOVE 1979's Sebastien Grainger || DRUM RUNDOWN · What Amateurs ...
  • Jan 31, 2018 ... http://www.AppleMusic.com/Strombo Death From Above's stacked their amps in George's house and blasted through the ceiling.
  • Nov 9, 2023 ... Is it me or is fire from above useless? Media. r/Wizard101 - Is it me or is fire ...
  • 3 days ago ... DEATH From above! (Game played on 13-November-2024) Merch: https://grubby-shop.fourthwall.com/ Commentary channel: ...
  • 6 days ago ... The meaning of FROM ABOVE is from a higher place or position. How to use from above in a sentence.
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  • Jun 9, 2021 ... Regarding the new Quick Change Wasteboard: Secure from above vs Secure from below: The “secure for above” has steel threaded PEMS installed ...

Alternatives:

  • from a higher position
  • from a higher level

From the above

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when referring to something mentioned or shown previously, typically in written or spoken instructions or descriptions.

Examples:

  • Please follow the steps from the above.
  • The data in the table is from the above.
  • The information provided from the above is accurate.
  • Aug 24, 2022 ... "From the above" looks normal to me, sebi12. I view it as a short, efficient way to say from the material that I/we have written above.
  • Apr 20, 2011 ... I keep getting this message: "Cannot copy documents from the above list of circular dependents since some of them haven't been selected for copying.
  • Sep 28, 2024 ... 174 likes, 11 comments - replizmiranda on September 28, 2024: "Grandparents are truly gifts from the above. Today is Mama's bday and I ...
  • Feb 24, 2010 ... How do I get rid of wall outlines from the above story!? ... Hi. I don't want the outlines of the walls above to be visible on the ground floor as ...
  • Understanding urban landuse from the above and ground perspectives: A deep learning, multimodal solution. Author links open overlay panel. Shivangi Srivastava ...
  • Jun 9, 2023 ... r/TankPorn - Leopard 2 from the above. Upvote 229. Downvote 43 Go to comments. Share.
  • Apr 19, 2018 ... The live album from the Above & Beyond acoustic Hollywood Bowl show (2 years ago what) is now available on Spotify !
  • Jul 26, 2024 ... What separate's t500 mercy player from the above average mercy player? Question. I think, compared to other characters, a lot of the ...
  • Feb 20, 2014 ... "From the above analysis, we can see that" VS "From the analysis above, we can see that" [duplicate] · Ask Question. Asked 10 years, 9 months ...
  • May 5, 2019 ... Understanding urban landuse from the above and ground perspectives: a deep learning, multimodal solution. Authors:Shivangi Srivastava, John E.

Alternatives:

  • from the previously mentioned
  • from the earlier mentioned

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