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Above meaning

What does “above” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“above” is a noun, adjective and adverb with 4 meanings. Its most common meaning is: an earlier section of a written text.

above

noun

  1. an earlier section of a written text

    “for instructions refer to the above”

adjective

  1. appearing earlier in the same text

    “flaws in the above interpretation”

adverb

  1. (in writing) at an earlier place

    “see above”

    Synonymssupra
    Oppositesbelow

  2. in or to a place that is higher

    Synonymshigher upin a higher placeto a higher place
    Oppositesbelow

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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