above
/əˈbʌv/
Dictionary
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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