above
n. something previously mentioned, something previously indicated prep. over; higher than; more than adv. overhead, over, in a higher place; more; aforementioned (in a text) adj. mentioned earlier in the same text | ||||
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Above Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) |
Above
(prep.)
Surpassing in number or quantity; more than; as, above a hundred. (Passing into the adverbial sense. See Above, adv., 4.)
(prep.)
In or to a higher place; higher than; on or over the upper surface; over; -- opposed to below or beneath.
(prep.)
Figuratively, higher than; superior to in any respect; surpassing; beyond; higher in measure or degree than; as, things above comprehension; above mean actions; conduct above reproach.
(adv.)
More than; as, above five hundred were present.
(adv.)
In a higher place; overhead; into or from heaven; as, the clouds above.
(adv.)
Higher in rank or power; as, he appealed to the court above.
(adv.)
Earlier in order; higher in the same page; hence, in a foregoing page.
(prep.)
Surpassing in number or quantity; more than; as, above a hundred. (Passing into the adverbial sense. See Above, adv., 4.)
(prep.)
In or to a higher place; higher than; on or over the upper surface; over; -- opposed to below or beneath.
(prep.)
Figuratively, higher than; superior to in any respect; surpassing; beyond; higher in measure or degree than; as, things above comprehension; above mean actions; conduct above reproach.
(adv.)
More than; as, above five hundred were present.
(adv.)
In a higher place; overhead; into or from heaven; as, the clouds above.
(adv.)
Higher in rank or power; as, he appealed to the court above.
(adv.)
Earlier in order; higher in the same page; hence, in a foregoing page.
| WordNet 2.0 |
above
Adjective
1. appearing earlier in the same text; "flaws in the above interpretation"
(similar) preceding(a)
Adverb
1. at an earlier place; "see above"
(synonym) supra
(antonym) below
2. in or to a place that is higher
(synonym) higher up, in a higher place, to a higher place
(antonym) below, at a lower place, to a lower place, beneath
Adjective
1. appearing earlier in the same text; "flaws in the above interpretation"
(similar) preceding(a)
Adverb
1. at an earlier place; "see above"
(synonym) supra
(antonym) below
2. in or to a place that is higher
(synonym) higher up, in a higher place, to a higher place
(antonym) below, at a lower place, to a lower place, beneath
| The Phrase Finder |
Above board
Meaning
Without any trickery.
Origin
Originated in the gaming community. If card players keep their hands above the table (board) they can be seen to be playing fairly.
refs:
Brewer's Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, 15th edition
Encyclopedia of Word and Phrase Origins, 1997 edition, Facts on File Inc.
Meaning
Without any trickery.
Origin
Originated in the gaming community. If card players keep their hands above the table (board) they can be seen to be playing fairly.
refs:
Brewer's Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, 15th edition
Encyclopedia of Word and Phrase Origins, 1997 edition, Facts on File Inc.
Punching above his weight
Meaning
Competing against someone who you are no match for.
Origin
Boxing is regulated so that only boxers of similar weights fight each other.
| hEnglish - advanced version |
above
above
\a*bove"\ (&?;), prep. [oe. above, aboven, abuffe, as. abufon; an (or on) on + be by + ufan upward; cf. goth. uf under. ?199. see over.]
1. in or to a higher place; higher than; on or over the upper surface; over; -- opposed to below or beneath. fowl that may fly above the earth. i. 20.
2. figuratively, higher than; superior to in any respect; surpassing; beyond; higher in measure or degree than; as, things above comprehension; above mean actions; conduct above reproach. "thy worth is actions above my gifts." i saw in the way a light from heaven above the brightness of the sun. xxxvi. 13.
3. surpassing in number or quantity; more than; as, above a hundred. (passing into the adverbial sense. see above, adv., 4.)
above
all, before every other consideration; chiefly; in preference to other things.
similar words(10)
above-mentioned
within the above restrictions the distribution of this document is
over and above
above par
above all
to keep one`s head above water
above the salt
above-named
bail above
above-cited
above
\a*bove"\ (&?;), prep. [oe. above, aboven, abuffe, as. abufon; an (or on) on + be by + ufan upward; cf. goth. uf under. ?199. see over.]
1. in or to a higher place; higher than; on or over the upper surface; over; -- opposed to below or beneath. fowl that may fly above the earth. i. 20.
2. figuratively, higher than; superior to in any respect; surpassing; beyond; higher in measure or degree than; as, things above comprehension; above mean actions; conduct above reproach. "thy worth is actions above my gifts." i saw in the way a light from heaven above the brightness of the sun. xxxvi. 13.
3. surpassing in number or quantity; more than; as, above a hundred. (passing into the adverbial sense. see above, adv., 4.)
above
all, before every other consideration; chiefly; in preference to other things.
similar words(10)
above-mentioned
within the above restrictions the distribution of this document is
over and above
above par
above all
to keep one`s head above water
above the salt
above-named
bail above
above-cited
| Concise English-Irish Dictionary v. 1.1 |
above
prep.: os cionn, ós, ós cionn, tar, thar
ad.: thuas, lastuas
prep.: os cionn, ós, ós cionn, tar, thar
ad.: thuas, lastuas
| English Phonetics |
| JM Welsh <=> English Dictionary |
above
above; very
above; very
Bry
Bry = a. high, ad. upwards, above
Gor
Gor = n. an extreme; an opening; a rim; a gore, a puss; a brood.
Also a prefix, denoting augmentation: a. superior; high; broody, ad. greatly; above; very
Gorhediad
Gorhediad = n. a flying above
Gorlifo
Gorlifo = v. to flow very strongly, to flow above
Gornofiad
Gornofiad = n. swimming above
Gornofio
Gornofio = v. to swim above
Goruch
Goruch = n. a supreme, a. upper; adv. above, over
Goruwch
Goruwch = prep. above, over
Oddiar
Oddiar = prep. from off; from, of, above
Oddifry
Oddifry = adv. from above
Oddifyny
Oddifyny = adv. from above
Oddiuchod
Oddiuchod = adv. from above
Uch
Uch = n. a sigh, a. being over; upper, prep. above, over, adv. above
Ucho
Ucho = prep. above, adv. above
Uwch
Uwch = prep. above, over
Above Definition from Law Dictionaries & Glossaries
| The 'Lectric Law Library |
Above
Literally higher in place: But in law this word is sometimes used to designate the superior court, or one which may revise proceedings of an inferior court error, from such inferior jurisdiction. The court of error is called the court above; the court whose proceedings are to be examined is called the court below.
By bail above, is understood bail to the action entered with the prothonotary or clerk, which is an appearance. See Bail above. The bail given to the Sheriff, in civil cases, when the defendant is arrested on bailable process, is called bail below.
This entry contains material from Bouvier's Legal Dictionary, a work published in the 1850's.
Literally higher in place: But in law this word is sometimes used to designate the superior court, or one which may revise proceedings of an inferior court error, from such inferior jurisdiction. The court of error is called the court above; the court whose proceedings are to be examined is called the court below.
By bail above, is understood bail to the action entered with the prothonotary or clerk, which is an appearance. See Bail above. The bail given to the Sheriff, in civil cases, when the defendant is arrested on bailable process, is called bail below.
This entry contains material from Bouvier's Legal Dictionary, a work published in the 1850's.
| Dream Dictionary |
Above
To see anything hanging above you, and about to fall, implies danger; if it falls upon you it may be ruin or sudden disappointment. If it falls near, but misses you, it is a sign that you will have a narrow escape from loss of money, or other misfortunes may follow.
Should it be securely fixed above you, so as not to imply danger, your condition will improve after threatened loss.
To see anything hanging above you, and about to fall, implies danger; if it falls upon you it may be ruin or sudden disappointment. If it falls near, but misses you, it is a sign that you will have a narrow escape from loss of money, or other misfortunes may follow.
Should it be securely fixed above you, so as not to imply danger, your condition will improve after threatened loss.
| Phobia |
Anablephobia
Fear of looking up
Fear of looking up
Above Definition from Medicine Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Dictionary of Medicine (Shahram) |
above
preposition & adverb
higher than; his temperature was above 100 degrees; her pulse rate was far above normal; babies aged six months and above
preposition & adverb
higher than; his temperature was above 100 degrees; her pulse rate was far above normal; babies aged six months and above
Above Definition from Arts & Humanities Dictionaries & Glossaries
| English-Latin Online Dictionary |
above
supra, super, superne, supernus
supra, super, superne, supernus
above concerning
super
| Chaucer's Middle English Glossary |
above
adj. superior
adj. superior
Above Definition from Entertainment & Music Dictionaries & Glossaries
| English to Federation-Standard Golic Vulcan |
Above
abru'
abru'
| English - Klingon |
area above
n. Dung
n. Dung
Above Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Wikipedia English - The Free Encyclopedia |
Above
Above may refer to:
- Above (artist), a graffiti artist
- Above (album), an album by Mad Season
- Above (Pillar album), an album by Pillar
- Above Church, an English church
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