1. (prep.) In or to a higher place; higher than; on or over the upper surface; over; -- opposed to below or beneath.

2. (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.

3. (prep.) Surpassing in number or quantity; more than; as, above a hundred. (Passing into the adverbial sense. See Above.

4. (adv.) In a higher place; overhead; into or from heaven; as, the clouds above.

5. (adv.) Earlier in order; higher in the same page; hence, in a foregoing page.

6. (adv.) Higher in rank or power; as, he appealed to the court above.

7. (adv.) More than; as, above five hundred were present.

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