以上に
Meanings
- More than
- No less than
- Even more
- To a greater extent than something expected or usual
About this pattern
Explanation
以上に is used to express that something exceeds a given benchmark or expectation by a greater degree. It often follows a noun or a phrase that sets the standard (e.g., 予想, 思った, 昨年, 期待) and is followed by a descriptive adjective or verb indicating the degree or extent. It emphasizes that the situation is more extreme or pronounced than what is typical or anticipated.
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Example sentences
This machine is more high-performance than last year.
This news is drawing more attention than expected.
His explanation is clearer than I thought.
More people gathered than we had hoped.
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