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

2 of 4

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

3 of 4

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

4 of 4

adjective

as in aforementioned

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Recent Examples of above
Preposition
Actual air temperatures are expected to climb to around 96 degrees Wednesday afternoon, well above the typical high of 89 degrees for this time of year. — Troy Bridges, CBS News, 1 July 2026 Hidden above the 110 Freeway, 500 yards from the outer reaches of Dodger Stadium’s vast parking lots, stand rows of fruit trees growing guavas and avocados, peaches and pomegranates. — Pedro Moura, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
Adverb
Aside from our no-bake Peanut Butter Cornflake Cookies above, there might not be a simpler cookie than these. — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 2 July 2026 The source reporting referenced above was written and edited entirely by journalists. — Chadd Cripe. Produced With Ai Assistance, Idaho Statesman, 2 July 2026
Noun
None of the above should be surprising or sound new to anyone who has been following Middle Eastern news for the past 15 years. — Amir Avivi, WSJ, 8 Aug. 2022 All of the above makes Queensland, Australia, a top 2023 travel destination for you. — Kirah Tabourn, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Dec. 2022
Adjective
So, for example, if you were offered an above-average rate with a certificate of deposit (CD) account, locking it in before the rate climate cooled made sense. — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 29 June 2026 But Green’s advanced statistics sharply declined, with his box-plus-minus painting him as only a slightly above-average stopper while being one of the worst offensive players in the league. — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 29 June 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
  • The Chiefs have a world championship banner hanging atop the press box.
    — Sam McDowell Updated July 3, Kansas City Star, 4 July 2026
  • Some of the world’s most successful companies are built on it, earning their profits on services layered atop an open core.
    — David Siegel, Fortune, 3 July 2026
Definition of atop
Adverb
  • The likelihood of lightning increases as a thunderstorm gets closer and reaches its highest point when the storm is directly overhead.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 30 June 2026
  • The constant control also makes the operations overhead lower and compliance more consistent.
    — Ramachander Rao Thallada, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
Definition of overhead
Noun
  • While the shower typically produces only about five meteors per hour, it’s known for bright fireballs that can stand out in the night sky.
    — Julia Gomez, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • Joby has been in a fierce battle to be the first with taxis in the sky with its Northern California competitor Archer Aviation.
    — Lily Wright, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
Definition of sky
Adjective
  • Mamdani even endorsed Espaillat’s reelection bid before reneging and backing the aforementioned Chevalier.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
  • Although the entire park deserves its fair share of exploration time, the east side is a bit more scenic and contains more of the aforementioned glaciers.
    — Josh Laskin, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026
Definition of aforementioned
Preposition
  • Junior Caminero has already done some things no Rays players had ever accomplished, such as extending his sizzling power show on Friday to include hitting 10 home runs over a 10-game span.
    — Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 July 2026
  • Shortstop Francisco Lindor backed up and called off the converging outfielders before losing his footing and falling right in front of Tyrone Taylor, who tripped over Lindor while failing to make the catch.
    — Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 5 July 2026
Definition of over
Adverb
  • While size representation edged upward on paper, conversations throughout the season were dominated by the return of extreme body ideals, which don’t necessarily show up in our data.
    — Amy Francombe, Vogue, 6 July 2026
  • But some worms, like the lugworm, defy gravity and poo upwards.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 July 2026
Definition of upward
Noun
  • Plants look simply stunning in the garden, with silvery foliage and heaven-scented blooms abuzz with pollinators.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 3 July 2026
  • The queen of pop swapped her Confessions II-era shiny golden doll-like curls for a high-to-the-heavens mullet.
    — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 22 June 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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