Main Entry: ¹above

Pronunciation: \ə-ˈbəv\

Function: adverb

Etymology: Middle English, from Old English abufan, from a- + bufan above, from be- + ufan above; akin to Old English ofer over

Date: before 12th century

1 a : in the sky : overhead <the clouds above> b : in or to heaven
2 a : in or to a higher place b : higher on the same page or on a preceding page c : upstairs d : above zero <10 degrees above>
3 : in or to a higher rank or number <30 and above>
4 archaic : in addition : besides
5 : upstage