tower above

Related to tower above: tower over

tower above (someone or something)

To be much taller than someone or something else. They're almost comical together because he towers above her so much. The mighty new skyscraper towers above the city.
See also: above, tower
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

tower above someone or something

to stand or be much taller than someone or something. (Often used in exaggeration.) The basketball player towered above everyone else in the room. The new building towered above all the others in town.
See also: above, tower
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

tower above

or tower over
v.
1. To appear at or rise to a conspicuous height above someone or something: The oak towered above the rest of the trees. The skyscrapers tower over the horizon.
2. To demonstrate great superiority over someone or something: In terms of performance, our record towers above that of any other company in this city. Her report stated that the legacy of Alexander's empire towers over all other nations of the ancient world.
See also: above, tower
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • tower above (someone or something)
  • towering
  • tower over
  • tower over (someone or something)
  • tower head and shoulders above
  • tower head and shoulders above (someone or something)
  • tower head and shoulders over (someone or something)
  • be in line with (someone or something)
  • (someone or something) promises well
  • be rough on (someone or something)
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