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What does above mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word above? Here's what it means.

Preposition
  1. Physically over; on top of; worn on top of, as clothing. [first attested before 1150.]
  2. In or to a higher place; higher than; on or over the upper surface. [first attested before 1150]
  3. Farther north than. [first attested before 1150]
  4. Rising; appearing out of reach height-wise. [first attested around 1150–1350]
  5. (figuratively) Higher 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. [first attested around 1150–1350]
  6. Higher in rank, status, or position. [first attested around 1150–1350]
  7. In addition to; besides. [first attested around 1150–1350]
  8. Surpassing in number or quantity; more than. [first attested around 1350–1470]
  9. In preference to.
  10. Too proud to stoop; averse to; disinclined; too honorable to give.
  11. Beyond; on the other side.
  12. (theater) Upstage of.
Adverb
  1. Directly overhead; vertically on top of. [first attested before 1150.]
  2. Higher in the same page; earlier in the order as far as writing products go. [first attested before 1150.]
  3. Into or from heaven; in the sky. [first attested around 1150–1350]
  4. In a higher place; upstairs; farther upstream. [first attested around 1150–1350]
  5. Higher in rank, power, or position. [first attested around 1150–1350]
  6. (archaic) In addition. [first attested around 1150–1350]
  7. More in number. [first attested around 1350–1470]
  8. Above zero; above freezing. [first attested in the mid 20th century.]
  9. (biology) On the upper half or the dorsal surface of an animal.
Adjective
  1. Of heaven; heavenly. [first attested around (1150 to 1350).]
  2. Being located higher on the same page or on a preceding page. [first attested in the mid 18th century.]
Noun
  1. Above is often used further elliptically as a noun by omitting the noun, where it is should be clear what is omitted.
  2. Something, especially a person's name in legal documents, that appears higher on the same page or on a preceding page.
  3. Higher authority.
  4. (archaic) betterment, raised status or condition.
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