Definitions for above
əˈbʌvabove

Princeton's WordNet(3.00 / 5 votes)Rate this definition:

1. aboveadjective

   an earlier section of a written text

   "for instructions refer to the above"

2. aboveadverb

   appearing earlier in the same text

   "flaws in the above interpretation"

3. above, supraadverb

   at an earlier place

   "see above"

4. above, higher up, in a higher place, to a higher placeadverb

   in or to a place that is higher

Wiktionary(3.00 / 2 votes)Rate this definition:

1. abovenoun

   Something, especially a person name in legal documents, that appears higher on the same page or on a preceding page.

   See the above.

2. 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.

3. abovenoun

   Higher authority.

4. abovenoun

   Heaven.

5. 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.

6. aboveadverb

   On the upper half or the dorsal surface of an animal.

   The sparrow I saw was rufous above and off-white below.

7. aboveadverb

   Earlier in order; higher in the same page; hence, in a foregoing page.

8. aboveadverb

   Higher in rank, power, or number.

   He appealed to the court above.

9. aboveadverb

   In addition.

10. aboveadjective

    Being located higher on the same page or on a preceding page.

11. aboveadjective

    Above is often used elliptically as an adjective by omitting the word said, mentioned, quoted, or the like:

12. aboveadjective

    Of heaven; heavenly.

13. abovepreposition

    In or to a higher place; higher than; on or over the upper surface; over; opposed to below or beneath.

14. abovepreposition

    Beyond; on the other side.

15. abovepreposition

    Farther north than.

16. abovepreposition

    Worn on top of, as clothing.

17. 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.

18. abovepreposition

    Too proud to stoop; averse to; disinclined.

    The owner was above taking more than a token salary.

19. abovepreposition

    Surpassing in number or quantity; more than; as, above a hundred. (Passing into the adverbial sense; see adverb #4 below.)

20. abovepreposition

    In addition to; besides.

21. Etymology: * First attested in 896.

Samuel Johnson's Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Aboveadverb

   1. Over-head.

   To men standing below, men standing aloft seem much lessened; to those above, men standing below, seem not so much lessened. Francis Bacon.

   When he established the clouds above; when he strengthened the fountains of the deep; when he gave to the sea his decree, that the waters should not pass his commandment: when he appointed the foundations of the earth: then I was by him, as one brought up with him: and I was daily his delight, rejoicing always before him. Proverbs, viii. 28.

   2. In the regions of heaven.

   Your praise the birds shall chant in every grove,
   And winds shall waft it to the pow’rs above. Alexander Pope, Pastorals.

   3. Before. [See Above-cited.]

   I said above, that these two machines of the balance, and the dira, were only ornamental, and that the success of the duel had been the same without them. John Dryden, Æneid. Dedicat.

2. ABOVEprep.

   Etymology: from a, and bufan, Saxon; boven, Dutch.

   1. Higher in place.

   So when with crackling flames a cauldron fries,
   The bubbling waters from the bottom rise; Above the brims they force their firy way;
   Black vapours climb aloft, and cloud the day. John Dryden, Æneid vii. l. 643.

   2. More in quantity or number.

   Every one that passeth among them, that are numbered from twenty years old and above, shall give an offering unto the Lord. Exodus, xxx. 14.

   3. Higher in rank, power or excellence.

   The Lord is high above all nations, and his glory above the heavens. Psalm cxiii. 4.

   The public power of all societies is above every soul contained in the same societies. Richard Hooker, b. i.

   There is no riches above a sound body, and no joy above the joy of the heart. Ecclesiasticus, xxx. 16.

   To her
   Thou didst resign thy manhood, and the place
   Wherein God set thee above her, made of thee,
   And for thee: whose perfection far excell’d
   Her’s, in all real dignity. John Milton, Paradise Lost, b. x. l. 147.

   Latona sees her shine above the rest,
   And feeds with secret joy her silent breast. John Dryden, Æneid.

   4. Superiour to; unattainable by.

   It is an old and true distinction, that things may be above our reason, without being contrary to it: Of this kind are the power, the nature, and the universal presence of God, with innumerable other points. Jonathan Swift.

   5. Beyond; more than.

   We were pressed out of measure, above strength; insomuch that we despaired even of life. 2 Cor. i. 8.

   In this, of having thoughts unconfused, and being able, nicely to distinguish one thing from another, where there is but the least difference, consists, in a great measure, the exactness of judgment and clearness of reason, which is to be observed in one man above another. John Locke.

   The inhabitants of Tirol have many particular privileges above those of the other hereditary countries of the emperour. Joseph Addison, on Italy.

   6. Too proud for; too high for. A phrase chiefly used in familiar expression.

   Kings and princes, in the earlier ages of the world, laboured in arts and occupations, and were above nothing that tended to promote the conveniences of life. Alexander Pope, Odyssey; notes.

Webster Dictionary(4.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. Above

   in or to a higher place; higher than; on or over the upper surface; over; -- opposed to below or beneath

2. 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

3. Above

   surpassing in number or quantity; more than; as, above a hundred. (Passing into the adverbial sense. See Above, adv., 4.)

4. Aboveadverb

   in a higher place; overhead; into or from heaven; as, the clouds above

5. Aboveadverb

   earlier in order; higher in the same page; hence, in a foregoing page

6. Aboveadverb

   higher in rank or power; as, he appealed to the court above

7. Aboveadverb

   more than; as, above five hundred were present

8. Etymology: [OE. above, aboven, abuffe, AS. abufon; an (or on) on + be by + ufan upward; cf. Goth. uf under. 199. See Over.]

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1. 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(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. 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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1. above

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British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'above' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #689

2. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'above' in Written Corpus Frequency: #1394

3. Adverbs Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'above' in Adverbs Frequency: #106

4. Adjectives Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'above' in Adjectives Frequency: #483

How to pronounce above?

1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

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   Neerja

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   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of above in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of above in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of above in a Sentence

1. Peter Meijer:

   Spare me that bullshit, it just shows that nothing is above petty partisan politics, that at the end of the day, all that matters is the letter next to your name.

2. Fergal Smith:

   It's rallied this week helped by Greek optimism, we've bounced off the bottom of the multi-month range. Now it looks like we're going to test the 15,000 threshold. So a close above 15,000, you'd look for that to open the door to additional strength.

3. Najib Faris:

   Nova Scotia has always been known as a place where honesty goes above all and a place where people really still hold onto the true core values of humanity,which is rare these days in the world.

4. Sheriff Cutler:

   No one's above the law, and no one's beneath its protection, and one thing that we absolutely make certain of is that anyone who's violating the law be treated the same.

5. Eddie Bocanegra:

   It's almost like these communities were just having their heads above the water.

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