above 1 of 4

preposition

Definition of abovenext
as in atop
higher than one minute our kite was above the telephone wires; the next minute it was tangled in them

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above

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adverb

ə-ˈbəv How to pronounce above (audio)
as in overhead
to or in a higher place we eventually got used to the planes constantly flying above

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above

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noun

as in sky
a dwelling place of perfect happiness for the soul after death in her dying days she was supposedly visited by an angel from above

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above

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adjective

as in aforementioned

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Recent Examples of above
Preposition
Last month, a mural in Tehran’s Palestine Square depicted members of the First Family above coffins draped in American flags. — Chad De Guzman, Time, 26 Aug. 2026 New wayfinding signs are in Vanderbilt’s preferred font (Libre Calson), and the school’s name is shown in gold lettering above a new iron gate on 21st Street. — Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 26 Aug. 2026
Adverb
Check out the new trailer above, and read more about the film and watch the first trailer below. — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2026 Cask-finished whiskey has been released by many other distilleries, but as mentioned above, this year marks the first time that Four Roses has entered the category, to the delight of some whiskey drinkers and the chagrin of others. — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 26 Aug. 2026
Noun
All of the above makes Queensland, Australia, a top 2023 travel destination for you. — Kirah Tabourn, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Dec. 2022 All of the above could have been at play Friday night for Kaneland and junior quarterback Troyer Carlson. — Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2022
Adjective
The full trailer for the series, which premieres next month, is above. — Katie Campione, Deadline, 19 Aug. 2026 El Niño doesn’t always translate into above-average rainfall or a record Sierra snowpack here. — Valerie Pryor, Mercury News, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for above
Recent Examples of Synonyms for above
  1. atop
  2. overhead
  3. sky
  4. aforementioned
  5. over
  6. upward
  7. heaven
  8. aforesaid
Preposition
  • Its exterior is rich with symbolism, from stone carvings representing the all-seeing eye of God to a golden statue, atop the highest spire, of an angel blowing a trumpet to herald the Second Coming.
    — Brandon Griggs, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The telescope will get off the ground and be propelled into space atop SpaceX's Falcon Heavy rocket from the historic Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center near Cape Canaveral, Florida.
    — Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of atop
Adverb
  • Similar to a helicopter, the electric taxi concepts lift off vertically and don’t need a runway, creating a niche for expanding such air travel just a few thousand feet overhead in one of the world’s busiest air travel hubs.
    — Pat Maio, Daily News, 24 Aug. 2026
  • The scenery is so quintessential North Florida, with the giant oaks forming the canopy overhead that gives the trail its namesake and the rolling countryside is very evocative of the Deep South.
    — Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of overhead
Noun
  • The site, built in the 1950s as part of an early-warning network against a potential Soviet attack, now monitors the skies off Alaska’s coast in the direction of Russia, North Korea and China.
    — Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2026
  • As the weather begins to cool and the corn stalks reach for the sky, farms begin planning for their annual corn maze adventures.
    — Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of sky
Adjective
  • The game will also be simulcast on Disney+, which doesn’t have a free trial of its own but is included in any of DirecTV’s Signature packages which offer the aforementioned five-day free trial.
    — Erin Lassner, HollywoodReporter, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The aforementioned Cora’s All Day Café is the spot to grab a quick bite, coffee, and a pastry to go.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of aforementioned
Preposition
  • China could reduce its advanced-chip supply deficit over the next decade as domestic production expands, but lithography is a major obstacle to semiconductor self-sufficiency, according to a Goldman Sachs analysis reported by a Chinese media outlet.
    — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026
  • The role of companies Singapore’s new scheme shifts from merely encouraging births to focus on family well-being over the long term, which might help change how potential parents think about children.
    — Angelica Ang, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of over
Adverb
  • For now, the VIX futures curve is sloped healthily upward into coming months, but things can shift in a hurry.
    — Michael Santoli, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The percentage of the population with a college degree had been trending upwards since 2015.
    — Sasha Allen, Hartford Courant, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of upward
Noun
  • And thanks to Tucson’s extraordinarily dark heavens, the Sonoran skyscape takes center stage with Peace Among the Stars.
    — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Sounds like heaven to me, but your security posture mileage may vary!
    — Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of heaven
Adjective
  • On several occasions this writer has had the pleasure of gazing at the aforesaid state capitol building at Tallahassee … which looked, at first glance, like a garage only there was a kind of dome on top and garages usually do not have domes.
    — Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 June 2026
  • Still and thankfully, the aforesaid incident doesn’t stop Lauren from attending a wedding with Sean in Palm Springs, which is when things take a real turn towards Lauren’s self-actualization.
    — Tomris Laffly, Variety, 11 Mar. 2025
Definition of aforesaid

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“Above.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/above. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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