lie above
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Synonym of lie over.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
If p₁, p ∈ Spec(A) with p₁ ⊂ p, and if q₁ ∈ Spec(B) lies above p₁, then there exists q ∈ Spec(B) which lies above p and such that q₁ ⊂ q.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “lie above” mean?
Synonym of lie over.
Is “lie above” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.