above average

This page is about the collocation above average

Meaning

more than average, esp. in amount, age, height, weight etc

For example

  • She thinks her kids are of above average intelligence.

  • If their wealth is above average, why shouldn't their tax rates be above average too?

Note:
A collocation with a similar meaning is "above normal", and one with the opposite meaning is "below average".

Quick Quiz

If you're of above average height, you could be

a. a basketball player

b. a chess player

c. a jockey
a) a basketball player b) a chess player c) a jockey

Contributor: Matt Errey