| Definitions of 'above' |
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1. (adj) above
an earlier section of a written text
"for instructions refer to the above"
2. (adverb) above
appearing earlier in the same text
"flaws in the above interpretation"
3. (adverb) above, supra
at an earlier place
"see above"
4. (adverb) above, higher up, in a higher place, to a higher place
in or to a place that is higher
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| Definitions of 'above' |
Webster 1913 Dictionary |
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1. (adverb) above
in a higher place; overhead; into or from heaven; as, the clouds above
2. (adverb) above
earlier in order; higher in the same page; hence, in a foregoing page
3. (adverb) above
higher in rank or power; as, he appealed to the court above
4. (adverb) above
more than; as, above five hundred were present
5. above
in or to a higher place; higher than; on or over the upper surface; over; -- opposed to below or beneath
6. above
figuratively, higher than; superior to in any respect; surpassing; beyond; higher in measure or degree than; as, things above comprehension; above mean actions; conduct above reproach
7. above
surpassing in number or quantity; more than; as, above a hundred. (Passing into the adverbial sense. See Above, adv., 4.)
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