above

/əˈbʌv/

noun

1
Heaven.
2
Something, especially a person's name in legal documents, that appears higher on the same page or on a preceding page.
3
Higher authority.
4
Betterment, raised status or condition.

1
Directly overhead; vertically on top of.
2
Higher in the same page; earlier in the order as far as writing products go.
3
Into or from heaven; in the sky.
“He's in a better place now, floating free as the clouds above.”
4
In a higher place; upstairs; farther upstream.
5
Higher in rank, power, or position.
“He appealed to the court above.”
6
In addition.
7
More in number.
8
Above zero; above freezing.
“It was a cold day at only 5 above.”
9
On the upper half or the dorsal surface of an animal.
“The sparrow I saw was rufous above and off-white below.”

1
Physically over; on top of; worn on top of, said of clothing.
“He always put his coat on above his sweater.”
2
In or to a higher place; higher than; on or over the upper surface.
3
Farther north than.
“Idaho is above Utah.”
4
Rising; appearing out of reach height-wise.
5
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.”
6
Higher in rank, status, or position.
“to stand head and shoulders above the rest”
7
In addition to; besides.
“above and beyond the call of duty”
8
Surpassing in number or quantity; more than.
“That amount is way above our asking price.”
9
In preference to.
10
Too proud to stoop to; averse to; disinclined towards;
“The owner was above taking more than a token salary.”
11
Beyond; on the other side.
12
Upstage of.

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