at or to a higher place or position than something/somebody
The water came above our knees.
We were flying above the clouds.
the people in the apartment above mine
A captain in the navy ranks above a captain in the army.
They finished the year six places above their local rivals.
more than something; greater in number, level or age than somebody/something
Inflation is above 6%.
Temperatures have been above average.
We cannot accept children above the age of 10.
of greater importance or of higher quality than somebody/something
I rate her above most other players of her age.
too good or too honest to do something
She's not above lying when it suits her.
He's above suspicion (= he is completely trusted).
louder or clearer than another sound
I couldn't hear her above the noise of the traffic.
most important of all; especially
Above all, keep in touch.
having too high an opinion of yourself
in addition to something
There are other factors over and above those we have discussed.
at or to a higher place
Put it on the shelf above.
Seen from above the cars looked tiny.
I could hear somebody calling out my name from up above.
They were acting on instructions from above (= from somebody in a higher position of authority).
greater in number, level or age
increases of 5% and above
A score of 70 or above will get you an ‘A’.
children aged 12 and above
earlier in something written or printed
As was stated above…
See above, page 97.
My client is the mother of the two above-named children.
(to do) even more than is expected or demanded
Our staff members will go above and beyond to ensure that our customers are satisfied.
mentioned or printed previously in a letter, book, etc.
Please write to us at the above address.
