How to pronounce “above”

Meaning

• [Preposition]
• Physically over; on top of; worn on top of, said of clothing. [first attested before 1150.]
• In or to a higher place; higher than; on or over the upper surface. [first attested before 1150]
• Farther north than. [first attested before 1150]
• Rising; appearing out of reach height-wise. [first attested around 1150–1350]
• (figuratively) Higher than; superior to in any respect; surpassing; higher in measure, degree, volume, or pitch, etc. than; out of reach; not exposed to; not likely to be affected by; incapable of negative actions or thoughts. [first attested around 1150–1350]
• Higher in rank, status, or position. [first attested around 1150–1350]
• (Scotland) In addition to; besides. [first attested around 1150–1350]
• Surpassing in number or quantity; more than. [first attested around 1350–1470]
• In preference to.
• Too proud to stoop to; averse to; disinclined towards;
• Beyond; on the other side.
• (theater) Upstage of.
• [Adverb]
• Directly overhead; vertically on top of. [first attested before 1150.]
• Higher in the same page; earlier in the order as far as writing products go. [first attested before 1150.]
• Into or from heaven; in the sky. [first attested around 1150–1350]
• In a higher place; upstairs; farther upstream. [first attested around 1150–1350]
• Higher in rank, power, or position. [first attested around 1150–1350]
• (archaic) In addition. [first attested around 1150–1350]
• More in number. [first attested around 1350–1470]
• Above zero; above freezing. [first attested in the mid 20th century.]
• (biology) On the upper half or the dorsal surface of an animal.
• [Adjective]
• Of heaven; heavenly. [first attested around (1150 to 1350).]
• (by ellipsis) Being located higher on the same page or on a preceding page. [first attested in the mid 18th century.]
• [Noun]
• Heaven. [first attested around 1150–1350]
• Something, especially a person's name in legal documents, that appears higher on the same page or on a preceding page.
• Higher authority.
• (archaic) betterment, raised status or condition.

Practice Nearby Words

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Similar Sounds

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