What does above mean?
Definitions for above
əˈbʌvabove
Here are all the possible meanings and translations of the word above.
Princeton's WordNet
aboveadjective
an earlier section of a written text
"for instructions refer to the above"
aboveadverb
appearing earlier in the same text
"flaws in the above interpretation"
above, supraadverb
at an earlier place
"see above"
above, higher up, in a higher place, to a higher placeadverb
in or to a place that is higher
Wiktionary
abovenoun
Something, especially a person name in legal documents, that appears higher on the same page or on a preceding page.
See the above.
Etymology: * First attested in 896.
abovenoun
Above is often used further elliptically as a noun by omitting the noun, where it is should be clear what is omitted.
See the above.
Etymology: * First attested in 896.
abovenoun
Higher authority.
Etymology: * First attested in 896.
abovenoun
Heaven.
Etymology: * First attested in 896.
aboveadverb
In a higher place; overhead; into or from heaven; in the sky; upstairs; farther upstream.
He's in a better place now, floating free as the clouds above.
Etymology: * First attested in 896.
aboveadverb
On the upper half or the dorsal surface of an animal.
The sparrow I saw was rufous above and off-white below.
Etymology: * First attested in 896.
aboveadverb
Earlier in order; higher in the same page; hence, in a foregoing page.
Etymology: * First attested in 896.
aboveadverb
Higher in rank, power, or number.
He appealed to the court above.
Etymology: * First attested in 896.
aboveadverb
In addition.
Etymology: * First attested in 896.
aboveadjective
Being located higher on the same page or on a preceding page.
Etymology: * First attested in 896.
aboveadjective
Above is often used elliptically as an adjective by omitting the word said, mentioned, quoted, or the like:
Etymology: * First attested in 896.
aboveadjective
Of heaven; heavenly.
Etymology: * First attested in 896.
abovepreposition
In or to a higher place; higher than; on or over the upper surface; over; u2014 opposed to below or beneath.
Etymology: * First attested in 896.
abovepreposition
Beyond; on the other side.
Etymology: * First attested in 896.
abovepreposition
Farther north than.
Etymology: * First attested in 896.
abovepreposition
Worn on top of, as clothing.
Etymology: * First attested in 896.
abovepreposition
Figuratively, higher than; superior to in any respect; surpassing; higher in measure or degree than; out of reach; not exposed to; not likely to be affected by; in preference to.
Etymology: * First attested in 896.
abovepreposition
Too proud to stoop; averse to; disinclined.
The owner was above taking more than a token salary.
Etymology: * First attested in 896.
abovepreposition
Surpassing in number or quantity; more than; as, above a hundred. (Passing into the adverbial sense; see adverb #4 below.)
Etymology: * First attested in 896.
abovepreposition
In addition to; besides.
Etymology: * First attested in 896.
Webster Dictionary
Above
in or to a higher place; higher than; on or over the upper surface; over; -- opposed to below or beneath
Etymology: [OE. above, aboven, abuffe, AS. abufon; an (or on) on + be by + ufan upward; cf. Goth. uf under. 199. See Over.]
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
Etymology: [OE. above, aboven, abuffe, AS. abufon; an (or on) on + be by + ufan upward; cf. Goth. uf under. 199. See Over.]
Above
surpassing in number or quantity; more than; as, above a hundred. (Passing into the adverbial sense. See Above, adv., 4.)
Etymology: [OE. above, aboven, abuffe, AS. abufon; an (or on) on + be by + ufan upward; cf. Goth. uf under. 199. See Over.]
Aboveadverb
in a higher place; overhead; into or from heaven; as, the clouds above
Etymology: [OE. above, aboven, abuffe, AS. abufon; an (or on) on + be by + ufan upward; cf. Goth. uf under. 199. See Over.]
Aboveadverb
earlier in order; higher in the same page; hence, in a foregoing page
Etymology: [OE. above, aboven, abuffe, AS. abufon; an (or on) on + be by + ufan upward; cf. Goth. uf under. 199. See Over.]
Aboveadverb
higher in rank or power; as, he appealed to the court above
Etymology: [OE. above, aboven, abuffe, AS. abufon; an (or on) on + be by + ufan upward; cf. Goth. uf under. 199. See Over.]
Aboveadverb
more than; as, above five hundred were present
Etymology: [OE. above, aboven, abuffe, AS. abufon; an (or on) on + be by + ufan upward; cf. Goth. uf under. 199. See Over.]
Freebase
Above
Above is the only studio album by the American rock band Mad Season, released on March 14, 1995 through Columbia Records. The album has been certified gold by the RIAA in the United States. Layne Staley also did the album artwork on the cover.
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Above
a-buv′, prep. on the upside: higher than: more than.—adv. overhead: in a higher position, order, or power.—adjs. Above′-board, open, honourable; Above′-ground, alive: not buried. [A.S. ábúfan—á, on, bufan, above, itself compounded of be, by, ufan, high, upwards, prop. the locative of uf, up.]
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Spoken Corpus Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'above' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #689
Written Corpus Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'above' in Written Corpus Frequency: #1394
Adverbs Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'above' in Adverbs Frequency: #106
Adjectives Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'above' in Adjectives Frequency: #483
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of above in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of above in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
Examples of above in a Sentence
Southern California's inconceivable that with all the safety regulations we have in place today, a fire on a boat can lead to the loss of life we saw this morning, and we need to understand exactly how the crew was trained and, if they were awake and above-deck, why they were unable to alert or help rescue passengers.
Logically we have mixed feelings because a bond is built up over so many years of living together, but we are sure that the doors of a new life will be opened where what she will be able to do above all is start making choices for herself, and for us that is fundamental because it's the first step towards animal welfare.
Throughout her life, she put family and country above all else. Her dedicated service to the American people was matched only by her compassion and love of family, she was a woman of strength and we will always remember her for her most important roles of wife, mother, and First Lady of the United States.
We're in a window right now of roughly between 2,000 and 2,050 (for the S&P) that is fairly important for the market. That's the point at which the market broke down in August. If we can hold above 2,000, that would be a good thing.
If Justice Department doesn't hold Steve Bannon accountable, Justice Department only lends credence to the idea that some people are above the law and that can not be true in this country.
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Translations for above
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- فَوقَArabic
- над, уве́рсе, наве́рсеBelarusian
- над, освен това, отгоре на, по-високо от, горе, с по-висок ранг, отгоре, по-горе, гореспоменатBulgarian
- damunt, daltCatalan, Valencian
- nad, výše, vyššíCzech
- uwchbenWelsh
- over, oppe over, ovenpå, ovenoverDanish
- über, vorgesetzt, höher, früher, oben, vorher, darüber, ranghöherGerman
- πάνωGreek
- superEsperanto
- sobre, arriba, encimaSpanish
- yli, yläpuolella, päällä, yllä, korkealla, ylempänä, yllä mainittu, edellä mainittu, edellä, ylhäälläFinnish
- au-dessus de, plus de, au-dessusFrench
- ós cionnIrish
- מעלHebrew
- ऊपरHindi
- anlèHaitian Creole
- fölött, felé, fölé, felett, fentemlített, fent, felülHungarian
- atasIndonesian
- sopraItalian
- 上Japanese
- 위Korean
- li hindavî, raserî, zêdeyî, di ser re, li serKurdish
- suprā, superLatin
- virs, iepriekšminētais, augšāLatvian
- आणखी, वरतीMarathi
- atasMalay
- bovenDutch
- utover, over, ovenfor, høyereNorwegian
- bikáaʼgiNavajo, Navaho
- ponad, powyżej, nad, powyższyPolish
- acima de, mais de, mais que, sobre, em cima de, acima, para cimaPortuguese
- deasupraRomanian
- свыше, превыше, над, вышеупомянутый, наверху, выше, вверхуRussian
- nad, надSerbo-Croatian
- nadSlovak
- nad, zgôrajSlovene
- mbi, lartAlbanian
- överSwedish
- மேலேTamil
- เหนือThai
- itaas, ibabawTagalog
- daha, üstünde, yukarıyaTurkish
- над, вищеUkrainian
- اوپرUrdu
- dizeu, ådzeu di, dipus ki, pus ki, divant, ådzeu, pus hôt, al copeteWalloon
- 以上Chinese
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