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
The national average price for a gallon of regular gasoline remains above $4. — Rachel Barber, USA Today, 29 July 2026 Aerials taken above the mall appeared to show that several walls, as well as the roof, partially collapsed. — Jon Haworth, ABC News, 29 July 2026
Adverb
The buck technically stops with individual maintainers, not any of these companies themselves, but as noted above, some of the principal maintainers currently work at Anthropic. — Samuel Axon, ArsTechnica, 30 July 2026 To recreate this look, a breezy white dress is a must—bonus points for collared styles like the halter number above. — Amber Rambharose, InStyle, 29 July 2026
Noun
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 All of the above seems to be confirmed with today’s announcement. — Stefene Russell, The Salt Lake Tribune, 14 Oct. 2022
Adjective
Despite that backdrop, Goldman said valuations of likely acquisition targets do not yet reflect an above-average probability of being bought. — Yun Li, CNBC, 22 July 2026 Conditions from Bertha are expected to gradually improve Thursday as the storm moves farther west, but above-average temperatures and dangerous heat could continue across the region into the weekend. — Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 22 July 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
  • The Braves have secured consecutive home wins and maintained their strong position atop the National League East as the trade deadline approaches Monday.
    — Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Also, the 49ers spent their top draft pick this season on De’Zhaun Stribling atop the second round.
    — Cam Inman, Mercury News, 31 July 2026
Definition of atop
Adverb
  • There will be ceremonial aspects that feel uniquely Spanish, Portuguese or Moroccan, but there need not be military aircrafts flying overhead or the host country’s anthem played before matches.
    — Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 21 July 2026
  • Apply this spray to vulnerable plants in the morning when the sun isn’t high overhead, and reapply it weekly and after heavy rainfall.
    — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 July 2026
Definition of overhead
Noun
  • Here, Monet painted his monumental Nymphéas series—around 250 canvases—capturing shifting reflections of sky, willow, and blossom.
    — Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • However, this potential sky show isn’t a result of a coronal mass ejection (CME), the intense solar eruptions responsible for some of the most widespread aurora events in recent years.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026
Definition of sky
Adjective
  • His aforementioned quickness off the line of scrimmage and route-running can beat man-to-man coverage.
    — Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Lastly, the aforementioned lake access is ideal for anyone looking to log morning miles without having to map out where exactly to go.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of aforementioned
Preposition
  • Spread Frosting evenly over Cake, and garnish with additional pecans.
    — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Charles Duhigg is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and the author of The Power of Habit, which spent over three years on bestseller lists and has been translated into 40 languages, and Smarter Faster Better, also a bestseller.
    — Big Think, Big Think, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of over
Adverb
  • In microgravity, where objects appear to be weightless, fluids drift upward toward the head, which can cause swelling, nasal congestion and changes in pressure around the mouth and throat.
    — Sundeep Venkatesan, The Conversation, 3 Aug. 2026
  • As the volcano erodes and disappears below the water, the reef continues to grow upward.
    — NPR, NPR, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of upward
Noun
  • 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
  • The evolution of Jacob Latz from hopeful starter to All-Star closer is one of those from-heaven developments all good teams need.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 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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