Definition of "above"

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

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

Farther north than.  examples

Rising; appearing out of reach height-wise.  examples

(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.  quotations  examples

Higher in rank, status, or position.  quotations  examples

(Scotland) In addition to; besides.  examples

Surpassing in number or quantity; more than.  examples

In preference to.  examples

Too proud to stoop to; averse to; disinclined towards;  examples

Beyond; on the other side.  examples

(theater) Upstage of.  examples

Directly overhead; vertically on top of.  quotations  examples

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

Into or from heaven; in the sky.  examples

In a higher place; upstairs; farther upstream.  examples

Higher in rank, power, or position.  examples

(archaic) In addition.

More in number.  examples

Above zero; above freezing.  examples

(biology) On the upper half or the dorsal surface of an animal.

Of heaven; heavenly.  examples

(by ellipsis) Being located higher on the same page or on a preceding page.  examples

Heaven.  quotations  examples

Something, especially a person's name in legal documents, that appears higher on the same page or on a preceding page.  examples

Higher authority.  examples

(archaic) betterment, raised status or condition.  quotations