above 1 of 4

preposition

Definition of abovenext
as in atop
higher than one minute our kite was above the telephone wires; the next minute it was tangled in them

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above

2 of 4

adverb

ə-ˈbəv How to pronounce above (audio)
as in overhead
to or in a higher place we eventually got used to the planes constantly flying above

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above

3 of 4

noun

as in sky
a dwelling place of perfect happiness for the soul after death in her dying days she was supposedly visited by an angel from above

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above

4 of 4

adjective

as in aforementioned

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Recent Examples of above
Preposition
Lucid Motors Drivers face a giant 34-inch curved glass display floating above the steering wheel, paired with a secondary 12-inch central pilot touchscreen for deeper controls. — New Atlas, 19 Aug. 2026 Deadpoint takes place on Thailand’s Mount Kwan, where two climbers become trapped 11,000 feet above ground as their perilous hike takes a turn for the worse. — Niya Doyle, PEOPLE, 19 Aug. 2026
Adverb
The latter includes the new Ethereal Blue, plus the striking option of a graduated finish that shifts from black at the rear to one of three colors – blue, violet and gunmetal – at the front, as pictured above. — Alistair Charlton, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 In addition to the reasons mentioned above, tretinoin and azelaic acid don’t chemically react with each other, says Krupa Koestline, a cosmetic chemist and biotech innovator. — Kelsey Stewart, Allure, 18 Aug. 2026
Noun
All of the above makes Queensland, Australia, a top 2023 travel destination for you. — Kirah Tabourn, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Dec. 2022 All of the above could have been at play Friday night for Kaneland and junior quarterback Troyer Carlson. — Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2022
Adjective
Lucci’s pragmatic all-of-the-above approach cuts against some of the more purist energy transition narratives dominating Western capitals. — Angelica Ang, Fortune, 13 Aug. 2026 But forecasters say much of the southern half of the country will still be facing above-average temperatures for the next six to 10 days. — Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 8 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for above
Recent Examples of Synonyms for above
  1. atop
  2. overhead
  3. sky
  4. aforementioned
  5. over
  6. upward
  7. heaven
  8. aforesaid
Preposition
  • But even the founder of Amazon, which sits atop the Fortune 500, has yet to squeeze his way into the private club at the center of it.
    — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Ceremonies can take place on secluded beaches, atop dramatic cliffs overlooking the Pacific or in intimate settings woven into the surrounding landscape.
    — Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of atop
Adverb
  • Seven years ago, when Samantha Lawler moved to rural Saskatchewan to run a farm with her partner, the glorious darkness overhead was one of the biggest perks.
    — Jonathan O'Callaghan, Scientific American, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The ones still seeing IT as overhead are financing their competitors' business.
    — Juan Carlos Santiago, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of overhead
Noun
  • Karas said that in this phase of the war, Moscow should fear the skies.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Placing these high-voltage transmission lines high into the sky will limit the ability to bring air resources into the corridor.
    — Joy Benedict, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of sky
Adjective
  • The specs reflected that, with the aforementioned A18 Pro and a universal 8GB of memory across the portfolio.
    — Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026
  • The aforementioned press conference in real time gives way to footage of the same conference from a TV mounted to the ceiling.
    — Andy Andersen, Vulture, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of aforementioned
Preposition
  • Executive orders to limit mail-in ballots, lawsuits over voter registration data, threats to funding and more have poured out of the White House leading up to the 2026 general election.
    — Denver Post, Denver Post, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Many people living in the US struggle to access any kind of regular healthcare due to a lack of insurance, logistical challenges, fears over immigration enforcement and more.
    — Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of over
Adverb
  • Moving upward, however, is Virginia's Tony Elliott, who started his fourth season in Charlottesville in Tier 8 but led the Cavaliers to the ACC Championship Game.
    — Chris Vannini, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • French 30-year government bond yields also ticked upward to a post-2008 high.
    — Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of upward
Noun
  • Sounds like heaven to me, but your security posture mileage may vary!
    — Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Its purpose is to take deep panoramic images of the sky, over and over again, every clear night across the next 10 years, making what amounts to a decade-spanning ultrahigh-definition timelapse movie of the entire heavens.
    — Phil Plait, Scientific American, 24 July 2026
Definition of heaven
Adjective
  • On several occasions this writer has had the pleasure of gazing at the aforesaid state capitol building at Tallahassee … which looked, at first glance, like a garage only there was a kind of dome on top and garages usually do not have domes.
    — Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 June 2026
  • Still and thankfully, the aforesaid incident doesn’t stop Lauren from attending a wedding with Sean in Palm Springs, which is when things take a real turn towards Lauren’s self-actualization.
    — Tomris Laffly, Variety, 11 Mar. 2025
Definition of aforesaid

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