above

n. something previously mentioned, something previously indicated

prep. over; higher than; more than

adv. overhead, over, in a higher place; more; aforementioned (in a text)

adj. mentioned earlier in the same text

Above may refer to:Above (artist), a graffiti artistAbove (album), an album by Mad SeasonAbove (Pillar album), an album by PillarAbove Church, an English church
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Adjective
1. appearing earlier in the same text; "flaws in the above interpretation"
(similar) preceding(a)
Adverb
1. at an earlier place; "see above"
(synonym) supra
(antonym) below
2. in or to a place that is higher
(synonym) higher up, in a higher place, to a higher place
(antonym) below, at a lower place, to a lower place, beneath

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

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

(prep.)
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.
  

(adv.)
More than; as, above five hundred were present.
  

(adv.)
In a higher place; overhead; into or from heaven; as, the clouds above.
  

(adv.)
Higher in rank or power; as, he appealed to the court above.
  

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

preposition & adverb
higher than; his temperature was above 100 degrees; her pulse rate was far above normal; babies aged six months and above