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above prep 1 higher than or over something. 2 more or greater than something in quantity or degree. 3 higher or superior to someone in rank, importance, ability, etc. 4 too good or great for a specified thing • above petty quarrels. 5 too good, respected, etc to be affected by or subject to something. 6 too difficult to be understood by, or beyond the abilities of, someone. adverb 1 at, in or to a higher position, place, rank, etc. 2 a in an earlier passage of written or printed text; b in compounds • above-mentioned. 3 literary in heaven. adj appearing or mentioned in an earlier or preceding passage of written or printed text. noun (the above) something already mentioned. above all most of all; more than anything else. above and beyond more than is required by or in addition to a specified thing. above oneself having an inflated opinion of one's importance; conceited or arrogant.
ETYMOLOGY: Anglo-Saxon abufan.