above
/əˈbʌv/ · a.bʌv
noun
- Heaven She prayed to God in heaven above.
- Something, especially a person's name in legal documents, that appears higher on the same page or on a preceding page. The name 'John Smith' appears above 'Jane Doe' in the list.
noun
- Higher authority The judge ruled in favor of the higher authority above the court.
adjective
- Of heaven; heavenly The beautiful sunset was a heavenly sight above the ocean.
adjective
- Being located higher on the same page or on a preceding page. The heading appears above the paragraph.
adverb
- Directly overhead; vertically on top of. The bird flew above the treetops.
adverb
- Higher in the same page; earlier in the order as far as writing products go. The title appears above the content.
Did you know? The phrase 'above the law' originated in the 17th century, referring to individuals who believed themselves to be exempt from the law due to their social status or position.