1. preposition /əˈbʌv/
a) In or to a higher place; higher than; on or over the upper surface; over; — opposed to below or beneath.
Fowl that may fly above the earth.
b) 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.
Thy worth […] is actions above my gifts.
2. adverb /əˈbʌv/
a) In a higher place; overhead; into or from heaven.
Hes in a better place now, floating free as the clouds above.
b) Earlier in order; higher in the same page; hence, in a foregoing page.
That was said above.
3. adjective /əˈbʌv/
Above is often used elliptically as an adjective by omitting the word said, mentioned, quoted, or the like:
4. noun /əˈbʌv/
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.
See Also: abovesaid, abovesd
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