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Above

/əˈbʌv/

Other words from above's letters

noun

  1. Heaven.
  2. Something, especially a person's name in legal documents, that appears higher on the same page or on a preceding page.
  3. Higher authority.
  4. Betterment, raised status or condition.

adjective

  1. Of heaven; heavenly.
  2. (by ellipsis) Being located higher on the same page or on a preceding page.

adverb

  1. Directly overhead; vertically on top of.
  2. Higher in the same page; earlier in the order as far as writing products go.
  3. Into or from heaven; in the sky.
  4. In a higher place; upstairs; farther upstream.
  5. Higher in rank, power, or position.
  6. In addition.
  7. More in number.
  8. Above zero; above freezing.
  9. On the upper half or the dorsal surface of an animal.

preposition

  1. Physically over; on top of; worn on top of, said of clothing.
  2. In or to a higher place; higher than; on or over the upper surface.
  3. Farther north than.
  4. Rising; appearing out of reach height-wise.
  5. 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.
  6. Higher in rank, status, or position.
  7. In addition to; besides.
  8. Surpassing in number or quantity; more than.
  9. In preference to.
  10. Too proud to stoop to; averse to; disinclined towards;
  11. Beyond; on the other side.
  12. Upstage of.

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Above is a 4-meaning word in English. Medium-length words often have several interesting anagrams.

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