above

Adverb

Adverb

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A word that modifies a verb, adjective, another adverb, or a clause.

1. 1.Directly overhead; vertically on top of.

   • I saw the moon above the roof.
   • The moon was above the horizon.
   • Above the table is a lamp.

2. 2.Higher in the same page; earlier in the order as far as writing products go.

   • That angels are men in the most complete form, and enjoy every sense, may be seen above (n. 73-77); and that the light in heaven is far brighter than the light in the world (n. 126-132).

3. 3.Into or from heaven; in the sky.

   • He’s in a better place now, floating free as the clouds above.

4. 4.In a higher place; upstairs; farther upstream.

   • I saw the moon above the roof.
   • The moon was above the horizon.
   • Above the table is a lamp.

Prep

Preposition

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A word placed before a noun, pronoun, or noun phrase to show its relationship to another part of the sentence.

1. 1.Physically over; on top of; worn on top of, said of clothing.

   • He always put his coat on above his sweater.

2. 2.In or to a higher place; higher than; on or over the upper surface.

   • Then came a maid with hand-bag and shawls, and after her a tall young lady. She stood for a moment holding her skirt above the grimy steps, […] and the light of the reflector fell full upon her.

3. 3.Farther north than.

4. 4.Rising; appearing out of reach height-wise.

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Antonyms

• below
• beneath