above

US /əˈbʌv/

UK /əˈbʌv/

A1

adverb

  • Beyond the level of.
  • In or to an earlier place in a text.
  • In or to a higher place or position.
  • In or to a higher position than something else.
  • More than; rather than.
  • In a higher place than something else
  • Greater in number or quantity than (a stated amount).

preposition

  • Extending over; over the top of.
  • Higher than something else; over.
  • Rather than.
  • At a higher point or level than
  • Too good or honest to do something.

adjective

  • Mentioned earlier.
  • Of a higher quality than average.