Definition of above

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Above (prep.) 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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Noble :: Noble (n.) A person of rank above a commoner; a nobleman; a peer.
Supermundial :: Supermundane (a.) Being above the world; -- opposed to inframundane.
Stack :: Stack (a.) A number of flues embodied in one structure, rising above the roof. Hence:.
Bombast :: Bombast (n.) Fig.: High-sounding words; an inflated style; language above the dignity of the occasion; fustian.
Suprarenal :: Suprapubic (a.) Situated above, or anterior to, the pubic bone..
Estrade :: Estrade (n.) A portion of the floor of a room raised above the general level, as a place for a bed or a throne; a platform; a dais..
Voice :: Voice (v. t.) To utter with sonant or vocal tone; to pronounce with a narrowed glottis and rapid vibrations of the vocal cords; to speak above a whisper.
Knot :: Knot (n.) A sandpiper (Tringa canutus), found in the northern parts of all the continents, in summer. It is grayish or ashy above, with the rump and upper tail coverts white, barred with dusky. The lower parts are pale brown, with the flanks and under tail coverts white. When fat it is prized by epicures. Called also dunne..
Dropper :: Dropper (n.) One who, or that which, drops. Specif.: (Fishing) A fly that drops from the leaden above the bob or end fly..
Above :: Above (prep.) Surpassing in number or quantity; more than; as, above a hundred. (Passing into the adverbial sense. See Above, adv., 4.).
Ether :: Ether (n.) Supposed matter above the air; the air itself.
Suprarenal :: Suprarenal (a.) Situated above, or anterior to, the kidneys..
Supernatant :: Supernatant (a.) Swimming above; floating on the surface; as, oil supernatant on water..
Supracostal :: Supracondyloid (a.) Situated above a condyle or condyles.
Fore-topgallant :: Fore-topgallant (a.) Designating the mast, sail, yard, etc., above the topmast; as, the fore-topgallant sail. See Sail..
Supertragical :: Supertonic (n.) The note next above the keynote; the second of the scale.
Combe :: Combe (n.) That unwatered portion of a valley which forms its continuation beyond and above the most elevated spring that issues into it.
Bird''s-eye :: Bird's-eye (a.) Seen from above, as if by a flying bird; embraced at a glance; hence, general; not minute, or entering into details; as, a bird's-eye view..
Skysail :: Skysail (n.) The sail set next above the royal. See Illust. under Sail.
Hough :: Hough (n.) A piece cut by butchers, esp. in pork, from either the front or hind leg, just above the foot..
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