Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
aboveground
Adjective
/əˈbʌvˌɡraʊnd/
Definition
Located or situated on the surface of the ground.
Examples
- The aboveground pool is easy to set up and take down.
- Aboveground power lines can be an eyesore in a scenic area.
- Many plants thrive in aboveground conditions where they receive ample sunlight.
Meaning
Referring to anything that exists above the soil or ground level, as opposed to underground.
Synonyms
- Surface
- Overground
- On the surface
