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Above (preposition)
Physically over; on top of; worn on top of, as clothing. first attested before 1150.
“He always put his coat on above his sweater.”
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Above (preposition)
In or to a higher place; higher than; on or over the upper surface. first attested before 1150
“below|beneath”
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Above (preposition)
Farther north than. first attested before 1150
“Idaho is above Utah.”
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Above (preposition)
Rising; appearing out of reach height-wise. first attested around 1150–1350
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Above (preposition)
Higher than; superior to in any respect; surpassing; higher in measure, degree, volume, or pitch, etc. than; out of reach; not exposed to; not likely to be affected by; incapable of negative actions or thoughts. first attested around 1150–1350
“Even the chief of police is not above suspicion.”
“He was always above reproach.”
“I thought you said you were above these kinds of antics.”
“That’s above my comprehension.”
“to cut above average”
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Above (preposition)
Higher in rank, status, or position. first attested around 1150–1350
“to stand head and shoulders above the rest”
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Above (preposition)
In addition to; besides. first attested around 1150–1350
“above and beyond the call of duty”
“over and above”
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Above (preposition)
Surpassing in number or quantity; more than. first attested around 1350–1470
“That amount is way above our asking price.”
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Above (preposition)
In preference to.
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Above (preposition)
Too proud to stoop to; averse to; disinclined; too honorable to give.
“The owner was above taking more than a token salary.”
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Above (preposition)
Beyond; on the other side.
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Above (preposition)
Upstage of.
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Above (adverb)
Directly overhead; vertically on top of. first attested before 1150.
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Above (adverb)
Higher in the same page; earlier in the order as far as writing products go. first attested before 1150.
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Above (adverb)
Into or from heaven; in the sky. first attested around 1150–1350
“He’s in a better place now, floating free as the clouds above.”
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Above (adverb)
In a higher place; upstairs; farther upstream. first attested around 1150–1350
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Above (adverb)
Higher in rank, power, or position. first attested around 1150–1350
“He appealed to the court above.”
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Above (adverb)
In addition. first attested around 1150–1350
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Above (adverb)
More in number. first attested around 1350–1470
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Above (adverb)
Above zero; above freezing. first attested in the mid 20th century.
“It was a cold day at only 5 above.”
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Above (adverb)
On the upper half or the dorsal surface of an animal.
“The sparrow I saw was rufous above and off-white below.”
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Above (adjective)
Of heaven; heavenly. first attested around (1150 to 1350).
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Above (adjective)
Being located higher on the same page or on a preceding page. first attested in the mid 18th century.
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Above (noun)
Heaven. first attested around 1150–1350
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Above (noun)
Something, especially a person’s name in legal documents, that appears higher on the same page or on a preceding page.
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Above (noun)
Higher authority.
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Above (noun)
betterment, raised status or condition.
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Below (preposition)
Lower in spatial position than.
“The treasure is buried two meters below the surface.”
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Below (preposition)
Lower in value, price, rank or concentration than.
“The temperature is below zero.”
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Below (preposition)
Downstream of.
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Below (preposition)
South of.
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Below (preposition)
Unsuitable to the rank or dignity of; beneath.
“Such petty behavior is below me.”
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Below (preposition)
Downstage of.
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Below (adverb)
In a lower place.
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Below (adverb)
On a lower storey.
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Below (adverb)
Further down.
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Below (adverb)
On a lower deck.
“the landlubbers lying down below”
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Below (adverb)
Below zero.
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Above (preposition)
in extended space over and not touching
“a cable runs above the duct”
“a display of fireworks above the town”
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Above (preposition)
extending upwards over
“she held her arms above her head”
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Above (preposition)
higher than and to one side of; overlooking
“in the hills above the capital”
“on the wall above the altar”
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Above (preposition)
at a higher level or layer than
“from his flat above the corner shop”
“bruises above both eyes”
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Above (preposition)
higher in grade or rank than
“at a level above the common people”
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Above (preposition)
considered of higher status or worth than; too good for
“I always like to say that I married above myself”
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Above (preposition)
in preference to
“the firm cynically chose profit above car safety”
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Above (preposition)
at a higher volume or pitch than
“he seldom spoke above a whisper”
“the doorbell went unheard above the din”
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Above (preposition)
higher than (a specified amount, rate, or norm)
“the food was well above average”
“above sea level”
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Above (adverb)
at a higher level or layer
“place a quantity of mud in a jar with water above”
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Above (adverb)
higher in grade or rank
“an officer of the rank of superintendent or above”
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Above (adverb)
higher than a specified amount, rate, or norm
“boats of 31 ft or above”
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Above (adverb)
(in printed text) mentioned earlier or further up on the same page
“see above left”
“the two cases described above”
“since writing the above, I have reconsidered”
“at the above address”