An earlier part of a given text: Refer to the above for that information.
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The person or persons already referred to in a text: The above hereby affix their signatures.
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Something that is above.
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A person whose name is written above.
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A higher authority.
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idiom
Above all Over and above all other factors or considerations: Above all, tell the truth.
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adjective
Appearing earlier in the same text: flaws in the above interpretation.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
Written or discussed higher on the same page or on a preceding page.
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preposition
Beyond the level or reach of: a shot that was heard above the music.
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In preference to.
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More than: somewhat above normal temperature.
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North of: Minnesota is above Iowa.
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Over or higher than: a cool spring above the timberline.
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adverb
In an earlier part of a given text: "The problems cited above have led to a number of suggestions for reform” ( Wharton Magazine).
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In heaven; heavenward.
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In or to a higher place.
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In or to a higher rank or position: the ranks of major and above.
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On high; overhead: the clouds above.
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