above

1 of 4

adverb

ə-ˈbəv

: in the sky : overhead

the clouds above

: in or to heaven

: in or to a higher place

: higher on the same page or on a preceding page

except as stated above

: upstairs

: above zero

10 degrees above

: in or to a higher rank or number

30 and above

archaic : in addition : besides

: upstage

above

2 of 4

preposition

: in or to a higher place than : over

a room above the store

: upriver of

anchored about 10 miles above the city

: superior to (as in rank, quality, or degree)

A sergeant is above a corporal.

: out of reach of

above suspicion

: in preference to

puts his child's needs above his own needs

: too proud or honorable to stoop to

not above taking undue credit

: exceeding in number, quantity, or size : more than

men above 50 years old

: as distinct from and in addition to

heard the whistle above the roar of the crowd

above

3 of 4

noun

plural above

: something that is above

Select one of the above.

: a person whose name is written above

Contact any of the above for more information.

: a higher authority

: heaven

Using Above as an Adjective or Noun: Usage Guide

Although still objected to by some, the use of above as a noun to mean "something that is above"

none of the above

the above is Theseus's opinion —

William Blake

and as an adjective

without the above reserve —

O. W. Holmes †1935

I was brought up on the above words —

Viscount Montgomery

has been long established as standard.

above

4 of 4

adjective

: written or discussed higher on the same page or on a preceding page

Contact me at the above address.

Example Sentences

Adverb up above and down below Temperatures range from 5 below to 5 above. Preposition He raised his arms above his head. They hung a mirror above the mantel. We rented an apartment above a restaurant. Temperatures were above average all week. men above 50 years old She values her private time above her fame. He puts his child's needs above his own. Noun in her dying days she was supposedly visited by an angel from above See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Adverb

The tax savings can be substantial from the three ideas listed above. —

David Rae, Forbes, 14 Feb. 2023 Pet owners who purchased bags of the product listed above are asked to immediately stop feeding and throw it away in a container where no other animals, including wildlife, can get to it. —

Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 10 Feb. 2023 But everyone else listed above has appeared in at least 10 games. —

Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2023 Our nutrition pros stress that a balanced diet full of foods that are rich in vitamins and minerals, such as the ones listed above, is the key to a high-performing healthy lifestyle. —

Good Housekeeping, 9 Jan. 2023 The Original Glazed and seasonal Sugar Cookie Frozen Lattes are decent, but these flavors don’t quite reach the heights of the better ones listed above. —

Los Angeles Times, 5 Jan. 2023 While there wasn't a reason to root against the 6-10 teams listed above, the Panthers are a different story. —

Josh Criswell, Chron, 5 Jan. 2023 As shown in the cutting list (above), cut four lid slats (A) and two cleats (B). —

Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Jan. 2023 In addition to the injuries listed above, Lamanna is out week-to-week. —

Dylan Bumbarger, oregonlive, 30 Dec. 2022

Preposition

Infotainment and Connectivity Floating just above the surface of the Grand Cherokee's dashboard is either an 8.4- or 10.1-inch touchscreen with standard Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and SiriusXM satellite radio. —

Drew Dorian, Car and Driver, 17 Feb. 2023 Revenue for the fourth quarter came in at $848 million, just above the market consensus of $847 million, according to FactSet. —

Dean Seal, WSJ, 16 Feb. 2023 Further up, the bib portion of the shorts features a cross-strap design that connects at the top of the back, as well as just above the chamois, to dial in the fit. —

Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2023 Keep low back pressed to the floor, brace core, then slowly and simultaneously extend and lower right leg and to hover just above mat. —

Women's Health, 15 Feb. 2023 Grizzly Bear A roaring grizzly bear decorates the top of Malone's right hand, just above the barbed wire on his knuckles. —

Kara Nesvig, Peoplemag, 15 Feb. 2023 Lizbeth Figueroa has been playing for eight years and currently makes just above minimum wage. —

Los Angeles Times, 15 Feb. 2023 Over the next three years, consumers expect inflation to fall to 2.7%, hovering just above the central bank's target, the New York Federal Reserve found in a survey released on Monday. —

Max Zahn, ABC News, 14 Feb. 2023 Mainland investors were buyers today via Southbound Stock Connect as the Hang Seng Index sits just above the 21,000 level. —

Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2023

Noun

All of the above can have a significant positive impact on workplace occupants, which also includes contractors who periodically work out of the same offices and sites. —

Dr. Jeremy Nunn, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2022 All of the above makes Queensland, Australia, a top 2023 travel destination for you. —

Kirah Tabourn, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Dec. 2022 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 There’s more thematic resonance where all of the above comes from, including the stuff that sits right on the surface, like money, real estate, women working for creative fulfillment vs. women working to get paid. —

Time, 14 Oct. 2022 All of the above seems to be confirmed with today’s announcement. —

Stefene Russell, The Salt Lake Tribune, 14 Oct. 2022 In culinary uses, any of the above can help enhance both sweet and savory dishes. —

Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2022 None of the above should be surprising or sound new to anyone who has been following Middle Eastern news for the past 15 years. —

Amir Avivi, WSJ, 8 Aug. 2022 All of the above should be clearly documented so new salespeople can be quickly trained and sales can be scaled. —

Pradeep Aradhya, Forbes, 13 June 2022

Adjective

Lake Oroville is now at 69% of its capacity, an above-average level, and other reservoirs have similarly risen. —

Ian Jamesstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 16 Feb. 2023 Supporters say: The bill say is needed to truly make Indiana an all-of-the-above state and treat every type of generation equally. —

Sarah Bowman, The Indianapolis Star, 10 Feb. 2023 After the service, mourners walked through Graceland’s Meditation Garden, where she was laid to rest in an above-ground grave next to her son Benjamin Keough, who died in 2020, and alongside her grandparents and great grandmother. —

Time, 23 Jan. 2023 In addition to playing well with every skin tone, hairstylist Emaly Baum adds that washes of warm tones will allow this chilly trend to find favor with those who have thus far found platinum lengths out of their above-neck realm. —

Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 23 Dec. 2022 Iran last year already embarked on enrichment up to 60 percent elsewhere at an above ground site in Natanz. —

Dan De Luce, NBC News, 22 Nov. 2022 Watch the latest episode of Billboard Explains above to learn more about how Rihanna arrived at the Super Bowl. —

Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 10 Feb. 2023 The correct answer, of course, is: Neither of the above. —

Neal B. Freeman, National Review, 10 Feb. 2023 The Align Pant will be your top pick for all of the above. —

Leah Campano, Seventeen, 9 Feb. 2023 See More

Word History

Etymology

Adverb

Middle English above, aboven, going back to Old English abufan, from a- a- entry 1 + bufan "above" (akin to Old Saxon bi-oƀan, Middle Dutch bōven, Old Frisian bova, Middle High German bobene), from be- be- + ufan "above, from above," going back to Germanic *uban- (whence Old Saxon oƀana "from above," Old High German obana), from *ub- "above, on" + *-an-, adverbial suffix — more at over entry 1

Preposition

Middle English above, aboven, derivative of above, aboven above entry 1

Noun

Middle English above "a higher position," derivative of above, aboven above entry 1

Adjective

derivative of above entry 1

First Known Use

Adverb

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Preposition

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Noun

1691, in the meaning defined at sense 1b

Adjective

circa 1515, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

above

1 of 3 adverb

ə-ˈbəv

: in or to a higher place : overhead

: higher on the same or a preceding page

: in or to a higher rank or number

above

2 of 3 preposition

: in or to a higher place than : over

: superior to

a captain is above a lieutenant

above criticism

: too proud or honorable to stoop to

above such mean tricks

: exceeding in number, quantity, or size : more than

above the average

: as distinct from and in addition to

heard the bell above the roar of the crowd

above

3 of 3 adjective

: written above

above 1 of 4

preposition

as in over

higher than one minute our kite was above the telephone wires; the next minute it was tangled in them

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

over
atop

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

below
under
beneath
underneath

above

2 of 4

adverb

as in overhead

to or in a higher place we eventually got used to the planes constantly flying above

Synonyms & Similar Words

overhead
over
upward
upwards
aloft
skyward

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

below
beneath
underneath
under

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

sky
heaven
bliss
glory
paradise
on high
elysian fields
empyrean
promised land
kingdom come
Sion
Zion
hereafter
New Jerusalem
Elysium
nirvana
afterworld
otherworld
Valhalla
afterlife
happy hunting ground
Beulah

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

hell
perdition
inferno
purgatory
abyss
limbo
pit
underworld
netherworld
Pandemonium
Gehenna
hades

above

4 of 4

adjective

as in aforementioned

Synonyms & Similar Words

aforementioned
preceding
aforesaid
such
said
precedent
foregoing
antecedent
prior
preliminary
forenamed
anterior
erstwhile
introductory
whilom
former

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

below
following
subsequent
succeeding
ensuing

单词	above
释义	above 1 of 4 adverb ə-ˈbəv 1 a : in the sky : overhead the clouds above b : in or to heaven 2 a : in or to a higher place b : higher on the same page or on a preceding page except as stated above c : upstairs d : above zero 10 degrees above 3 : in or to a higher rank or number 30 and above 4 archaic : in addition : besides 5 : upstage above 2 of 4 preposition 1 a : in or to a higher place than : over a room above the store b : upriver of anchored about 10 miles above the city 2 a : superior to (as in rank, quality, or degree) A sergeant is above a corporal. b : out of reach of above suspicion c : in preference to puts his child's needs above his own needs d : too proud or honorable to stoop to not above taking undue credit 3 : exceeding in number, quantity, or size : more than men above 50 years old 4 : as distinct from and in addition to heard the whistle above the roar of the crowd above 3 of 4 noun plural above 1 a : something that is above Select one of the above. b : a person whose name is written above Contact any of the above for more information. 2 a : a higher authority b : heaven Using Above as an Adjective or Noun: Usage Guide Although still objected to by some, the use of above as a noun to mean "something that is above" none of the above the above is Theseus's opinion —William Blake and as an adjective without the above reserve —O. W. Holmes †1935 I was brought up on the above words —Viscount Montgomery has been long established as standard. above 4 of 4 adjective : written or discussed higher on the same page or on a preceding page Contact me at the above address. Synonyms Adverb aloft over overhead Preposition over Noun bliss elysian fields Elysium empyrean heaven kingdom come New Jerusalem paradise sky Zion Sion See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Adverb up above and down below Temperatures range from 5 below to 5 above. Preposition He raised his arms above his head. They hung a mirror above the mantel. We rented an apartment above a restaurant. Temperatures were above average all week. men above 50 years old She values her private time above her fame. He puts his child's needs above his own. Noun in her dying days she was supposedly visited by an angel from above See More Recent Examples on the Web Adverb The tax savings can be substantial from the three ideas listed above. —David Rae, Forbes, 14 Feb. 2023 Pet owners who purchased bags of the product listed above are asked to immediately stop feeding and throw it away in a container where no other animals, including wildlife, can get to it. —Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 10 Feb. 2023 But everyone else listed above has appeared in at least 10 games. —Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2023 Our nutrition pros stress that a balanced diet full of foods that are rich in vitamins and minerals, such as the ones listed above, is the key to a high-performing healthy lifestyle. —Good Housekeeping, 9 Jan. 2023 The Original Glazed and seasonal Sugar Cookie Frozen Lattes are decent, but these flavors don’t quite reach the heights of the better ones listed above. —Los Angeles Times, 5 Jan. 2023 While there wasn't a reason to root against the 6-10 teams listed above, the Panthers are a different story. —Josh Criswell, Chron, 5 Jan. 2023 As shown in the cutting list (above), cut four lid slats (A) and two cleats (B). —Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Jan. 2023 In addition to the injuries listed above, Lamanna is out week-to-week. —Dylan Bumbarger, oregonlive, 30 Dec. 2022 Preposition Infotainment and Connectivity Floating just above the surface of the Grand Cherokee's dashboard is either an 8.4- or 10.1-inch touchscreen with standard Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and SiriusXM satellite radio. —Drew Dorian, Car and Driver, 17 Feb. 2023 Revenue for the fourth quarter came in at $848 million, just above the market consensus of $847 million, according to FactSet. —Dean Seal, WSJ, 16 Feb. 2023 Further up, the bib portion of the shorts features a cross-strap design that connects at the top of the back, as well as just above the chamois, to dial in the fit. —Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2023 Keep low back pressed to the floor, brace core, then slowly and simultaneously extend and lower right leg and to hover just above mat. —Women's Health, 15 Feb. 2023 Grizzly Bear A roaring grizzly bear decorates the top of Malone's right hand, just above the barbed wire on his knuckles. —Kara Nesvig, Peoplemag, 15 Feb. 2023 Lizbeth Figueroa has been playing for eight years and currently makes just above minimum wage. —Los Angeles Times, 15 Feb. 2023 Over the next three years, consumers expect inflation to fall to 2.7%, hovering just above the central bank's target, the New York Federal Reserve found in a survey released on Monday. —Max Zahn, ABC News, 14 Feb. 2023 Mainland investors were buyers today via Southbound Stock Connect as the Hang Seng Index sits just above the 21,000 level. —Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2023 Noun All of the above can have a significant positive impact on workplace occupants, which also includes contractors who periodically work out of the same offices and sites. —Dr. Jeremy Nunn, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2022 All of the above makes Queensland, Australia, a top 2023 travel destination for you. —Kirah Tabourn, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Dec. 2022 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 There’s more thematic resonance where all of the above comes from, including the stuff that sits right on the surface, like money, real estate, women working for creative fulfillment vs. women working to get paid. —Time, 14 Oct. 2022 All of the above seems to be confirmed with today’s announcement. —Stefene Russell, The Salt Lake Tribune, 14 Oct. 2022 In culinary uses, any of the above can help enhance both sweet and savory dishes. —Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2022 None of the above should be surprising or sound new to anyone who has been following Middle Eastern news for the past 15 years. —Amir Avivi, WSJ, 8 Aug. 2022 All of the above should be clearly documented so new salespeople can be quickly trained and sales can be scaled. —Pradeep Aradhya, Forbes, 13 June 2022 Adjective Lake Oroville is now at 69% of its capacity, an above-average level, and other reservoirs have similarly risen. —Ian Jamesstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 16 Feb. 2023 Supporters say: The bill say is needed to truly make Indiana an all-of-the-above state and treat every type of generation equally. —Sarah Bowman, The Indianapolis Star, 10 Feb. 2023 After the service, mourners walked through Graceland’s Meditation Garden, where she was laid to rest in an above-ground grave next to her son Benjamin Keough, who died in 2020, and alongside her grandparents and great grandmother. —Time, 23 Jan. 2023 In addition to playing well with every skin tone, hairstylist Emaly Baum adds that washes of warm tones will allow this chilly trend to find favor with those who have thus far found platinum lengths out of their above-neck realm. —Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 23 Dec. 2022 Iran last year already embarked on enrichment up to 60 percent elsewhere at an above ground site in Natanz. —Dan De Luce, NBC News, 22 Nov. 2022 Watch the latest episode of Billboard Explains above to learn more about how Rihanna arrived at the Super Bowl. —Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 10 Feb. 2023 The correct answer, of course, is: Neither of the above. —Neal B. Freeman, National Review, 10 Feb. 2023 The Align Pant will be your top pick for all of the above. —Leah Campano, Seventeen, 9 Feb. 2023 See More Word History Etymology Adverb Middle English above, aboven, going back to Old English abufan, from a- a- entry 1 + bufan "above" (akin to Old Saxon bi-oƀan, Middle Dutch bōven, Old Frisian bova, Middle High German bobene), from be- be- + ufan "above, from above," going back to Germanic uban- (whence Old Saxon oƀana* "from above," Old High German obana), from ub- "above, on" + -an-, adverbial suffix — more at over entry 1 Preposition Middle English above, aboven, derivative of above, aboven above entry 1 Noun Middle English above "a higher position," derivative of above, aboven above entry 1 Adjective derivative of above entry 1 First Known Use Adverb before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Preposition 13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Noun 1691, in the meaning defined at sense 1b Adjective circa 1515, in the meaning defined above Phrases Containing above above/beyond reproach above all above par above the fray above and beyond above water heaven's above head and shoulders above get above oneself are/stand head and shoulders above keep one's head above water over and above put/stick/raise one's head above the parapet rise above from above above the law a cut above the above above/beyond suspicion tower above/over none of the above See More above/beyond reproach above all above par above the fray above and beyond above water heaven's above head and shoulders above get above oneself are/stand head and shoulders above keep one's head above water over and above put/stick/raise one's head above the parapet rise above from above above the law a cut above the above above/beyond suspicion tower above/over none of the above See More Kids Definition above 1 of 3 adverb ə-ˈbəv 1 : in or to a higher place : overhead 2 : higher on the same or a preceding page 3 : in or to a higher rank or number above 2 of 3 preposition 1 : in or to a higher place than : over 2 : superior to a captain is above a lieutenant above criticism 3 : too proud or honorable to stoop to above such mean tricks 4 : exceeding in number, quantity, or size : more than above the average 5 : as distinct from and in addition to heard the bell above the roar of the crowd above 3 of 3 adjective : written above Legal Definition above 1 of 2 adverb 1 : higher on the same page or on a preceding page the discussion above 2 : higher or superior in rank or authority the court above above 2 of 2 adjective : written or discussed higher on the same page or on a preceding page the above argument above 1 of 4 preposition as in over higher than one minute our kite was above the telephone wires; the next minute it was tangled in them Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance over atop Antonyms & Near Antonyms below under beneath underneath above 2 of 4 adverb as in overhead to or in a higher place we eventually got used to the planes constantly flying above Synonyms & Similar Words overhead over upward upwards aloft skyward Antonyms & Near Antonyms below beneath underneath under 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 Synonyms & Similar Words sky heaven bliss glory paradise on high elysian fields empyrean promised land kingdom come Sion Zion hereafter New Jerusalem Elysium nirvana afterworld otherworld Valhalla afterlife happy hunting ground Beulah Antonyms & Near Antonyms hell perdition inferno purgatory abyss limbo pit underworld netherworld Pandemonium Gehenna hades See More above 4 of 4 adjective as in aforementioned Synonyms & Similar Words aforementioned preceding aforesaid such said precedent foregoing antecedent prior preliminary forenamed anterior erstwhile introductory whilom former Antonyms & Near Antonyms below following subsequent succeeding ensuing Phrases Containing above over and above over and above
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