26984 words

above

11 definitions • 26 examples
1
in or to a higher position than something else:

Examples:

There's a mirror above the sink.
He waved the letter excitedly above his head.
She's rented a room above a shop.
Her name comes above mine on the list.
The helicopter was hovering above the building.
It's on the shelf just above your head.
A crack had started to appear just above the light on the ceiling.
2
more than an amount or level:

Examples:

above average Rates of pay are above average (= greater than average).
It says on the box it's for children aged three and above.
She values her job above her family.
They value their freedom above all else.
3
most importantly:

Examples:

Above all, I'd like to thank my family.
4
in a more important or advanced position than someone else:

Examples:

Sally's a grade above me.
5
too good or important for something:

Examples:

No one is above suspicion in this matter.
6
When used in a piece of writing, "above" means higher on the page, or on a previous page:

Examples:

Please send the articles to the address given above.
The letter was sent to the above address.
7
all the people or things listed earlier:

Examples:

All of the above (= everyone listed earlier) should be invited.
Once we've finished all of the above we can start on the next project.
8
higher than, more than, or at a level greater than:

Examples:

The helicopter was hovering above the building.
Our wages are above average.
I could hardly hear him above the blare of the music.
9
In writing, above can mean as stated higher up on this page or on a previous page:

Examples:

Refer to the diagram shown above.
10
To be above doing something is to consider yourself too important or too moral to do it:

Examples:

He’s not above lying to protect himself.
11

Examples:

All of the above are to be included.

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