above
a
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bove
ˈbʌv
bav
British pronunciation
/əˈbʌv/

Definition & Meaning of "above"in English

01

to or at higher position without direct contact

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The kite soared high above the treetops.
1.1

at a higher place, especially overlooking or situated past a location

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We found a quiet spot above the town to watch the sunset.
1.2

at a physically higher layer or level in a vertical arrangement

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Shelves were installed above the counter.
1.3

farther north than a particular location

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Montana is located above Wyoming.
02

used to indicate a higher position or status in terms of rank, authority, or hierarchy

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She ranks above him in the company.
03

too good for or of greater worth, dignity, or moral standard

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He thinks he 's above manual labor.
04

used to express a preference or choice in favor of one option over another

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They placed profit above public safety.
05

at a louder volume, higher pitch, or more prominent sound level than others

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Her voice rose above the chatter of the crowd.
06

greater than a specified number, rate, or standard

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The cabin sits 2,000 meters above sea level.
07

(in theater) located farther toward the back of the stage from the audience's perspective

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The actor positioned himself above the rest of the cast.
above
01

in, at, or to a higher position

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The mud settled at the bottom, leaving clear water above.
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She 's sleeping above if you want to check on her.
03

at a higher rank, grade, or official position

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Only officers ranked superintendent or above were eligible.
04

exceeding a particular amount, standard, or number

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Only boats measuring 31 feet or above are allowed in that harbor.
4.1

greater than zero on a temperature scale

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The temperature this morning was five above.
05

(in writing) in earlier parts of a text

supra

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The cases discussed above are crucial to the argument.
06

in or to heaven, the spiritual realm

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May his soul find peace above.
07

(in theater) toward the back of a stage, farther from the audience

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The actor moved above to emphasize the scene's focus.
08

(in zoology) on the top or dorsal surface

dorsally

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The coloring above is darker than on the belly.
Above
01

something already stated or mentioned earlier in writing or speech

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All of the above must be submitted by Friday.
02

the individuals or group previously mentioned

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The above have all signed the agreement.
03

a higher power or ruling authority

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The policy was handed down by the above.
04

the place believed to be heaven

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She believed her strength came from the above.
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already stated, mentioned, or written earlier

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The above instructions must be followed exactly.
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