above

above

above (uncountable)

1. Above is often used further elliptically as a noun by omitting the noun, where it is should be clear what is omitted.

   See the above.

above (not comparable)

1. Above is often used elliptically as an adjective by omitting the word said, mentioned, quoted, or the like:
   • the above(-said) observations
   • the above(-cited) reference
   • the above(-quoted) articles

above (not comparable)

1. In a higher place; overhead; into or from heaven.

   Hes in a better place now, floating free as the clouds above.

2. Earlier in order; higher in the same page; hence, in a foregoing page.
   • (Can we date this quote?) Dryden,

     That was said above.

3. Higher in rank or power.

   He appealed to the court above.

above

1. In or to a higher place; higher than; on or over the upper surface; over; — opposed to below or beneath.
   • (Can we date this quote?) translation of Genesis 2:20,

     Fowl that may fly above the earth.

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.
   • (Can we date this quote?) Marlowe,

     Thy worth […] is actions above my gifts.

   • (Can we date this quote?) translation of Acts 36:13,

     I saw in the way a light from heaven above the brightness of the sun.

3. Surpassing in number or quantity; more than; as, above a hundred. (Passing into the adverbial sense; see adverb #4 below.)

	sopra
	in or to a higher place
	In o su un posto molto alto, in o su la superficie superiore.
	In or to a higher place; higher than; on or over the upper surface.

	al di sopra di
	Figurativamente, molto più alto di; superiore a, in qualsiasi aspetto; molto più grande di misura o grado di.
	Figuratively, higher than; superior to, in any respect; higher in measure or degree than.

	più di
	Che sorpassa in numero o quantità; più che.
	Surpassing in number or quantity; more than.

al di sopra

alto

di

di sopra

dopo

elevato

esteriore

fuori

in alto

oltre

più

precedentemente

prima di

sopra par

soprattutto

su

suddetta

suddetto

superiore

sù

Altri significati:

earlier in order

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.

Surpassing in number or quantity; more than; as, above a hundred. (Passing into the adverbial sense; see adverb #4 below.)

superior to, surpassing

aboard (a ship or vehicle)

above-mentioned

Above is often used further elliptically as a noun by omitting the noun, where it is should be clear what is omitted.

Above is often used elliptically as an adjective by omitting the word said, mentioned, quoted, or the like:

afore-mentioned (esp. in vertical Japanese writing)

At the top.

more

Earlier in order; higher in the same page; hence, in a foregoing page.

Higher in rank or power.

in a higher place

higher in rank

(from) above

above (which)

In a higher place; overhead; into or from heaven.

In or to a higher place; higher than; on or over the upper surface; over; — opposed to below or beneath.

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