Word Meaning

above definition and meaning

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.
prep. Surpassing in number or quantity; more than; as, above a hundred. (Passing into the adverbial sense. See Above, adv., 4.)
adv. In a higher place; overhead; into or from heaven; as, the clouds above.
adv. Earlier in order; higher in the same page; hence, in a foregoing page.
adv. Higher in rank or power; as, he appealed to the court above.
adv. More than; as, above five hundred were present.

Crossword clues for above

- ... or below
- Beyond
- Higher (than)
- Higher than
- Higher than Abby or Vee, oddly
- On top of or higher than
- Over
- Overhead
- Senior to
- Skyward
- Superior to