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above

/əˈbʌv/
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noun

  • Heaven.
  • Something, especially a person's name in legal documents, that appears higher on the same page or on a preceding page.
  • Higher authority.
  • Betterment, raised status or condition.

adjective

  • Of heaven; heavenly.
  • (by ellipsis) Being located higher on the same page or on a preceding page.

adverb

  • Directly overhead; vertically on top of.
  • Higher in the same page; earlier in the order as far as writing products go.
  • Into or from heaven; in the sky.

    "He's in a better place now, floating free as the clouds above."

  • In a higher place; upstairs; farther upstream.
  • Higher in rank, power, or position.

    "He appealed to the court above."

  • In addition.
  • More in number.
  • Above zero; above freezing.

    "It was a cold day at only 5 above."

  • On the upper half or the dorsal surface of an animal.

    "The sparrow I saw was rufous above and off-white below."

preposition

  • Physically over; on top of; worn on top of, said of clothing.

    "He always put his coat on above his sweater."

  • In or to a higher place; higher than; on or over the upper surface.
  • Farther north than.

    "Idaho is above Utah."

  • Rising; appearing out of reach height-wise.
  • Higher than; superior to in any respect; surpassing; higher in measure, degree, volume, or pitch, etc. than; out of reach; not exposed to; not likely to be affected by; incapable of negative actions or thoughts.

    "Even the chief of police is not above suspicion."

  • Higher in rank, status, or position.

    "to stand head and shoulders above the rest"

  • In addition to; besides.

    "above and beyond the call of duty"

  • Surpassing in number or quantity; more than.

    "That amount is way above our asking price."

  • In preference to.
  • Too proud to stoop to; averse to; disinclined towards;

    "The owner was above taking more than a token salary."

  • Beyond; on the other side.
  • Upstage of.

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