abv.

Preposition

above

1. Physically over; on top of; worn on top of, said of clothing.
   • He always put his coat on above his sweater.
2. In or to a higher place; higher than; on or over the upper surface.
   • And God said, Let the waters bring foorth aboundantly the mouing creature that hath life, and foule that may flie aboue the earth in the open firmament of heauen.1611, The Holy Bible, […] (King James Version), London: […] Robert Barker, […], →OCLC, Genesis 1:20

   Antonyms:

   below, beneath

3. Farther north than.
   • Idaho is above Utah.
4. Rising; appearing out of reach height-wise.
5. (figuratively) Higher than; superior to in any respect; surpassing; higher in measure, degree, volume, or pitch, etc. than; out of reach; not exposed to; not likely to be affected by; incapable of negative actions or thoughts.
   • to cut above average
6. Higher in rank, status, or position.
   • to stand head and shoulders above the rest

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