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Definition of above : 1. Earlier in order; higher in the same page; hence, in a foregoing page.
2. 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.
3. Higher in rank or power; as, he appealed to the court above.
4. In a higher place; overhead; into or from heaven; as, the clouds above.
5. In or to a higher place; higher than; on or over the upper surface; over; - opposed to below or beneath.
6. More than; as, above five hundred were present.
7. Surpassing in number or quantity; more than; as, above a hundred. ( Passing into the adverbial sense. See Above, adv.,

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higher, preceding, high, beyond, supra, in a higher place, up, beneath, before, earlier, foregoing, overhead, to a higher place, below, aloft, higher up, raised

above (part of speech: adverb)

higher than, over and above, up over, over, atop

superiorly (part of speech: adverb)

dominantly, commandingly, superiorly, maximally, sovereignly, paramountly, consummately, predominantly, eminently, chiefly, supremely

superior (part of speech: adjective)

dominant, headmost, furthermost, maximum, controlling, chief, leading, chosen, choice, signal, elite, crowning, better, most, sovereign, superior, eminent, master, A-1, foremost, ascendant, predominant, paramount, quintessential, ruling, furthest, senior, commanding, uppermost, supreme, champion, consummate, king, zenith, best

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