Definitions
1.nounHeaven.
2.nounSomething, especially a person's name in legal documents, that appears higher on the same page or on a preceding page.
3.nounHigher authority.
4.nounBetterment, raised status or condition.
5.adjectiveOf heaven; heavenly.
6.adjective(by ellipsis) Being located higher on the same page or on a preceding page.
7.adverbDirectly overhead; vertically on top of.
8.adverbHigher in the same page; earlier in the order as far as writing products go.
9.adverbInto or from heaven; in the sky."He's in a better place now, floating free as the clouds above."
10.adverbIn a higher place; upstairs; farther upstream.
11.adverbHigher in rank, power, or position."He appealed to the court above."
12.adverbIn addition.
13.adverbMore in number.
14.adverbAbove zero; above freezing."It was a cold day at only 5 above."
15.adverbOn the upper half or the dorsal surface of an animal."The sparrow I saw was rufous above and off-white below."
16.prepositionPhysically over; on top of; worn on top of, said of clothing."He always put his coat on above his sweater."
17.prepositionIn or to a higher place; higher than; on or over the upper surface.
18.prepositionFarther north than."Idaho is above Utah."
19.prepositionRising; appearing out of reach height-wise.
20.prepositionHigher than; superior to in any respect; surpassing; higher in measure, degree, volume, or pitch, etc. than; out of reach; not exposed to; not likely to be affected by; incapable of negative actions or thoughts."Even the chief of police is not above suspicion."
21.prepositionHigher in rank, status, or position."to stand head and shoulders above the rest"
22.prepositionIn addition to; besides."above and beyond the call of duty"
23.prepositionSurpassing in number or quantity; more than."That amount is way above our asking price."
24.prepositionIn preference to.
25.prepositionToo proud to stoop to; averse to; disinclined towards;"The owner was above taking more than a token salary."
26.prepositionBeyond; on the other side.
27.prepositionUpstage of.