Definition of above
(Entry 1 of 4)
above
prepositionDefinition of above (Entry 2 of 4)
1a
: in or to a higher place than : over
a room above the store
b
: upriver of
anchored about 10 miles above the city
2a
: superior to (as in rank, quality, or degree)
A sergeant is above a corporal.
b
: out of reach of
above suspicion
c
: in preference to
puts his child's needs above his own needs
d
: too proud or honorable to stoop to
not above taking undue credit
3
: exceeding in number, quantity, or size : more than
men above 50 years old
4
: as distinct from and in addition to
heard the whistle above the roar of the crowd
above
noun
plural above
Definition of above (Entry 3 of 4)
1a
: something that is above
Select one of the above.
b
: a person whose name is written above
Contact any of the above for more information.
2a
: a higher authority
b
: heaven
above
adjectiveDefinition of above (Entry 4 of 4)
: written or discussed higher on the same page or on a preceding page
Contact me at the above address.
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The first known use of above was before the 12th century
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