above above /əˈbʌv/

adjective

1. () Appearing earlier in the same text  ( above )
   appearing earlier in the same text
    Flaws in the above interpretation
   flaws in the above interpretation
   

adverb

1. () (in writing) at an earlier place  ( supra , above )
   (in writing) at an earlier place
    See above
   see above
   
2. () In or to a place that is higher  ( higher up , in a higher place , to a higher place , above )
   in or to a place that is higher
     The eagle soared high above the mountaintops, scanning the landscape below.
   The eagle soared high above the mountaintops, scanning the landscape below.
   

noun

1. An earlier section of a written text  ( above )
   an earlier section of a written text
    For instructions refer to the above
   for instructions refer to the above
   

preposition

1. () Located at a higher position or level.  ( above , over )
   Located at a higher position or level.