Definitions
1.PrepositionPhysically over; on top of; worn on top of, said of clothing. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}"He always put his coat on above his sweater."
2.PrepositionIn or to a higher place; higher than; on or over the upper surface.
3.PrepositionFarther north than."Idaho is above Utah."
4.PrepositionRising; appearing out of reach height-wise.
5.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."to cut above average; Even the chief of police is not above suspicion.; He was always above reproach.; I thought you said you were above these kinds of antics.; That's above my comprehension."
6.PrepositionHigher in rank, status, or position."to stand head and shoulders above the rest"
7.PrepositionIn addition to; besides."above and beyond the call of duty; over and above"
8.PrepositionSurpassing in number or quantity; more than."That amount is way above our asking price."
9.PrepositionIn preference to.
10.PrepositionToo proud to stoop to; averse to; disinclined towards;"The owner was above taking more than a token salary."
11.PrepositionBeyond; on the other side.
12.PrepositionUpstage of.
13.AdverbDirectly overhead; vertically on top of.
14.AdverbHigher in the same page; earlier in the order as far as writing products go.
15.AdverbInto or from heaven; in the sky."He’s in a better place now, floating free as the clouds above."
16.AdverbIn a higher place; upstairs; farther upstream.
17.AdverbHigher in rank, power, or position."He appealed to the court above."
18.AdverbIn addition.
19.AdverbMore in number.
20.AdverbAbove zero; above freezing."It was a cold day at only 5 above."
21.AdverbOn the upper half or the dorsal surface of an animal."The sparrow I saw was rufous above and off-white below."
22.AdjectiveOf heaven; heavenly.
23.AdjectiveBeing located higher on the same page or on a preceding page.
24.NounHeaven.
25.NounSomething, especially a person's name in legal documents, that appears higher on the same page or on a preceding page.
26.NounHigher authority.
27.Nounbetterment, raised status or condition.