above
19 ENTRIES FOUND:
Britannica Dictionary definition of ABOVE
1
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in or to a higher place
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They stood under the tree and looked at the branches above. [=overhead]
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The stars shone above. [=in the sky]
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The stairs lead above [=upstairs] to the bedrooms.
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up above and down below
◊ The opposite of every sense of above is below.
2
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in or to a higher rank or number
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Students in the grade above [=in the next grade] study algebra.
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Groups of six and above [=of six or more] need reservations.
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a game that is suitable for children at/of age 10 and above [=older]
3
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above zero
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Temperatures range from 5 below to 5 above.
4
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higher, further up, or earlier on the same page or on a preceding page
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at a previous point in the same document
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Write to us at the address shown above. [=at the above address]
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Except as noted above, all the information can be verified.
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the person named above = the above-named person
from above
1
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from a higher place or position
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It looks like a cross when viewed from above.
2
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from someone with greater power or authority
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waiting for orders from above
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above
/əˈbʌv/
preposition
2
above
/əˈbʌv/
preposition
Britannica Dictionary definition of ABOVE
2
:
greater in number, quantity, or size than (something)
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more than (something)
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opposite below
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Temperatures were above average all week.
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men above 50 years old
3
a
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to a greater degree or extent than (something)
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She values her private time above her fame.
b
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in a higher or more important position than (something)
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opposite below
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He puts his child's needs above his own.
4
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having more importance or power than (someone)
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having a higher rank than (someone)
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opposite below
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A captain is above a lieutenant. [=a captain outranks a lieutenant]
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Who is above him in that department?
5
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too important for (something)
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not able to be affected by (something)
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see also above the law at law
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She thinks that she's above criticism/suspicion. [=that she cannot be criticized/suspected]
6
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too good for (some type of behavior, work, etc.)
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I thought you were above lying to people. [=I thought such dishonest behavior was beneath you]
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He was not above cheating when it served his purposes. [=he would cheat when it served his purposes]
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Does she think she's above that kind of work? [=does she think that kind of work is beneath her?]
7
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more loudly and clearly than (another sound)
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I heard the whistle above [=over] the roar of the crowd.
above all
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as the most important thing
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especially
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Above all, we must consider what is best for the children.
above and beyond
:
far beyond what is required by (something, such as a duty)
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He went above and beyond the call of duty. [=he did more than his duty required him to do]
get above yourself
chiefly British
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to think you are more important than you really are
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We are pleased by his success, but we worry that he might be getting above himself.
over and above
3
above
/əˈbʌv/
adjective
3
above
/əˈbʌv/
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of ABOVE
:
mentioned at an earlier point in the same document
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written above
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You can contact me at the above address. [=at the address shown above]
the above
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something that is mentioned at an earlier point in the same document
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If any of the above is incorrect, please let me know.
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Contact any of the above [=any of the people mentioned above] for more information.
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The correct answer is “none of the above.”
