above 1 of 4

as in atop
higher than one minute our kite was above the telephone wires; the next minute it was tangled in them

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above

2 of 4

adverb

as in overhead
to or in a higher place we eventually got used to the planes constantly flying above

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above

3 of 4

noun

above

4 of 4

adjective

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Recent Examples of above
Preposition
Winner of the first place prize in the narrative competition, One Last Wish, by Edmond Yang, is above. Charlie Fink, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025 The first two flow into popular summertime swimming holes, while Graces High holds the title of being the tallest above ground waterfall in the state at 133 feet high. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2025
Adverb
So at this point, everyone in the live-ball era with as many career wins above replacement as him (72.6) is a Hall of Famer, except for men who aren’t on the ballot yet or the usual PED suspects. Jayson Stark, New York Times, 24 July 2025 Hang a pennant above your fireplace, style a small stack of posters in a hallway, or layer art with an oar near a bookshelf to bring just the right amount of campcore to your walls. Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 July 2025
Noun
Among those not mentioned above for market share that are among the top 10 by value from the European Union are: Medicines in single-dose or pill form (HS code 3004), with a 47.73% of the $49.07 billion total through May. Ken Roberts, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025 The summary points above were compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in the Miami Herald newsroom. Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 23 July 2025
Adjective
All of the above seems to be confirmed with today’s announcement. Stefene Russell, The Salt Lake Tribune, 14 Oct. 2022 In culinary uses, any of the above can help enhance both sweet and savory dishes. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2022 See All Example Sentences for above
Recent Examples of Synonyms for above
Preposition
  • India Standard Time) atop a GSLV Mk II, one of India's brawniest rockets.
    Mike Wall, Space.com, 30 July 2025
  • Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost Mission 1 launched atop a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket on Jan. 15.
    Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
Adverb
  • Raise your head 1 to 2 inches off the floor and extend your arms overhead and behind you.
    Sherri Gordon, Health, 28 July 2025
  • The recumbent chair and whining drill, the blinding lights and masked faces overhead, the needle, the spit basin, and the X-ray film clamped between your teeth—every detail seems designed to inflame our fears.
    Burkhard Bilger, New Yorker, 28 July 2025
Noun
  • If the sky turns ominous and thunder can be heard, find a secure place for shelter.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 24 July 2025
  • With the moon lost in the glare of the sun, the night sky will be moonless.
    Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
Adjective
  • All are clad with artwork from the hotel’s 3,000 piece collection which covers a breadth of eras and mediums; contemporary works include pieces by Damien Hirst, Louise Bourgeois, Julian Opie and Barbara Hepworth (although the aforementioned artist’s works are hung in public spaces, not rooms).
    Rima Suqi, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
  • In those three aforementioned games, Craig was 6-for-13.
    Quentin Corpuel, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2025
Preposition
  • Kirk West, 58, of Franklin, is charged with theft over $250,000 and was booked into Williamson County Court July 24 on a $1 million bond.
    Gabrielle Chenault, The Tennessean, 30 July 2025
  • Ford recalled over 1 million vehicles of model years 2021-2024 in May due to a freezing rearview camera issue that could lead to crashes.
    Jamie L. LaReau, Freep.com, 30 July 2025
Noun
  • The sky was the limit, or maybe not, and extended to the heavens far above.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
  • The spectacle blazed a trail against the azure heavens just before 12:30 p.m., leaving a stream of smoke in its wake.
    Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 26 June 2025
Adjective
  • Still and thankfully, the aforesaid incident doesn’t stop Lauren from attending a wedding with Sean in Palm Springs, which is when things take a real turn towards Lauren’s self-actualization.
    Tomris Laffly, Variety, 11 Mar. 2025
  • But Steve Pink, the aforesaid auteur of the jacuzzi, wanted to get more personal than that.
    Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Sep. 2024
Adverb
  • Even a few years ago, a good 996 Carrera 2 coupe could be had for as little as $10,000, but those days are gone, and decent examples today will fetch well upward of $20,000.
    Robert Ross, Robb Report, 1 Aug. 2025
  • Tuesday’s fundraisers in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, and Big Sky, Montana, took in more than $2 million apiece, while an event in Nantucket, Massachusetts, raised upward of $5 million, according to Vance aides.
    Christian Datoc, The Washington Examiner, 1 Aug. 2025

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