above

/əˈbʌv/

Definition & Meaning of "above"

above

PREPOSITION

to or at higher position without direct contact

over

Example

The kite soared high above the treetops.

We watched fireworks explode above the city skyline.

1.1

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

Example

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

The castle stands high above the river.

1.2

at a physically higher layer or level in a vertical arrangement

above

over

Example

Shelves were installed above the counter.

There 's a bruise right above his left eye.

1.3

farther north than a particular location

Example

Montana is located above Wyoming.

Canada lies above the United States.

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

over

Example

She ranks above him in the company.

He was promoted to a position above mine.

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

Example

He thinks he 's above manual labor.

The judge insisted that no one is above the law.

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

over

before

Example

They placed profit above public safety.

She chose loyalty above ambition.

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

Example

Her voice rose above the chatter of the crowd.

The siren wailed above the traffic noise.

greater than a specified number, rate, or standard

Example

The cabin sits 2,000 meters above sea level.

Children above the age of five must have a ticket.

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

Example

The actor positioned himself above the rest of the cast.

They arranged the set pieces above the main playing area.

above

ADVERB

in, at, or to a higher position

higher up

in a higher place

to a higher place

Example

The mud settled at the bottom, leaving clear water above.

The painting hung, with a spotlight shining just above.

on an upper floor

on a higher floor

up the stairs

upstairs

Example

She 's sleeping above if you want to check on her.

The children are playing above.

at a higher rank, grade, or official position

Example

Only officers ranked superintendent or above were eligible.

She aimed to be promoted to manager or above.

exceeding a particular amount, standard, or number

Example

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

Participants aged 18 or above must sign the form.

4.1

greater than zero on a temperature scale

Example

The temperature this morning was five above.

It was a brisk 10 above at sunrise.

(in writing) in earlier parts of a text

supra

Example

The cases discussed above are crucial to the argument.

Refer to the chart mentioned above.

in or to heaven, the spiritual realm

heavenward

skyward

Example

May his soul find peace above.

He spoke of meeting her again above someday.

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

upstage

Example

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

The dancers regrouped above during the transition.

(in zoology) on the top or dorsal surface

dorsally

Example

The coloring above is darker than on the belly.

Scales above gleam with a metallic sheen.

Above

NOUN

something already stated or mentioned earlier in writing or speech

Example

All of the above must be submitted by Friday.

Refer to the above when answering the next set of questions.

the individuals or group previously mentioned

Example

The above have all signed the agreement.

The above were nominated for leadership roles.

a higher power or ruling authority

Example

The policy was handed down by the above.

New regulations came directly from the above.

the place believed to be heaven

heaven

Example

She believed her strength came from the above.

It felt like a miracle sent straight from the above.

above

ADJECTIVE

already stated, mentioned, or written earlier

aforementioned

aforesaid

said

Example

The above instructions must be followed exactly.

Refer to the above chart when completing your assignment.

Nearby Words

above all else guard your heart for everything you do flows from it

above black there is no color

above board

above the law

above the salt

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