above
above
(əbʌv )1. preposition
If one thing is above another one, it is directly over it or higher than it.
He lifted his hands above his head.
Apartment 46 was a quiet apartment, unlike the one above it.
He was staring into the mirror above him.
2. adverb [ADVERB after verb, noun ADVERB]
Several conclusions could be drawn from the results described above.
Full details are in the table above.
Above is also a noun.
For additional information, contact any of the above.
Synonyms: earlier mentioned, previously mentioned, formerly mentioned, foregoing More Synonyms of above
3. preposition
The temperature crept up to just above 40 degrees.
Victoria Falls has had above average levels of rainfall this year.
These plants must be stored in the light at above freezing temperature.
Government spending is planned to rise 3 per cent above inflation.
Above is also an adverb.
Banks have been charging 25 percent and above for unsecured loans.
4. preposition
5. preposition
If someone is above you, they are in a higher social position than you or in a position of authority over you.
I know you're above me socially, but I must say I find your attitude offensive.
I married above myself–rich county people.
Look at the people above you in the positions of power and see what type of characters they are.
Above is also an adverb.
The policemen admitted beating the student, but said they were acting on orders from above.
7. preposition
8. preposition
If someone is above criticism or suspicion, they cannot be criticized or suspected because of their good qualities or their position.
The Queen remains above criticism, apart from the issue of her tax liability.
He was a respected academic and above suspicion.
9. preposition
If you value one person or thing above any other, you value them more or consider that they are more important.
...his tendency to put the team above everything.
I want to be honest, honest above everything else.
10. over and above
11. above the law
12. above board
