In or to a higher place; higher than; on or over the upper surface; over; -- opposed to below or beneath.

Figuratively, higher than; superior to in any respect; surpassing; beyond; higher in measure or degree than; as, things above comprehension; above mean actions; conduct above reproach.

Surpassing in number or quantity; more than; as, above a hundred. (Passing into the adverbial sense. See Above, adv., 4.)

In a higher place; overhead; into or from heaven; as, the clouds above.

Earlier in order; higher in the same page; hence, in a foregoing page.

Higher in rank or power; as, he appealed to the court above.

More than; as, above five hundred were present.

appearing earlier in the same text; "flaws in the above interpretation"

at an earlier place; "see above"

in or to a place that is higher

Upward, higher, as to go above; above the flight deck

Above, born 1981, has been a graffiti artist since 1997. He is best known for his upwards-pointing arrows, which as well as painting, he also hangs from phone lines. He started spraying freight trains in California.