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In or to a higher place; higher than; on or over the
upper surface; over; -- opposed to below or beneath. |
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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. |
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Surpassing in number or quantity; more than; as, above a
hundred. (Passing into the adverbial sense. See Above, adv., 4.) |
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In a higher place; overhead; into or from heaven; as, the
clouds above. |
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Earlier in order; higher in the same page; hence, in a
foregoing page. |
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Higher in rank or power; as, he appealed to the court
above. |
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More than; as, above five hundred were present. |
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