/əˈbʌv/
noun
Heaven.Something, especially a person's name in legal documents, that appears higher on the same page or on a preceding page.Higher authority.Betterment, raised status or condition.adjective
Of heaven; heavenly.(by ellipsis) Being located higher on the same page or on a preceding page.adverb
Directly overhead; vertically on top of.Higher in the same page; earlier in the order as far as writing products go.Into or from heaven; in the sky.In a higher place; upstairs; farther upstream.Higher in rank, power, or position.In addition.More in number.Above zero; above freezing.On the upper half or the dorsal surface of an animal.preposition
Physically over; on top of; worn on top of, said of clothing.In or to a higher place; higher than; on or over the upper surface.Farther north than.Rising; appearing out of reach height-wise.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.Higher in rank, status, or position.In addition to; besides.Surpassing in number or quantity; more than.In preference to.Too proud to stoop to; averse to; disinclined towards;Beyond; on the other side.Upstage of.