above
/əˈbʌv/ preposition A1- Physically over; on top of; worn on top of, said of clothing. · He always put his coat on above his sweater.
- In or to a higher place; higher than; on or over the upper surface.
- Farther north than. · Idaho is above Utah.
- 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. · to cut above average· Even the chief of police is not above suspicion.
- Higher in rank, status, or position. · to stand head and shoulders above the rest
- Surpassing in number or quantity; more than. · That amount is way above our asking price.
- In preference to.
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He lent me a book; but I don’t mind saying that it was a bit above my head, though I had a good Aberdeen upbringing.
That ring with the rough nugget on it was above it, and the twisted snake ring on the third finger.
On reaching the spacious lobby above, they were shown into a very pretty sitting-room, lately fitted up with greater elegance and lightness than the apartments below; and were informed that it was but just done to give pleasure to Miss Darcy, who had taken a liking to the room, when last at Pemberley.
These devils would give me no rest so long as I was above ground; but if they saw in the papers that Baldwin had got his man, there would be an end of all my troubles.
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