above Synonyms
Another word for above
• preposition (Context 1)
In extended space over and not touching; at a higher physical level or layer than.
"They hung the framed landscape painting on the wall just over the fireplace."
• preposition (Context 2)
Higher than in amount, number, degree, or measurement.
"Temperatures remained well over the seasonal average throughout the entire month."
• adverb (Context 3)
In or to a higher place, level, or position; overhead.
"We looked up at the clear night sky and admired the stars shining brightly overhead."
• preposition (Context 4)
Higher than in rank, authority, status, or importance.
"A good leader places the welfare of the community over personal ambition."
• adverb (Context 5)
Earlier in the same piece of writing or printed text.
"As noted earlier, the experimental results confirm our initial hypothesis."
• adverb (Context 6)
In or to a higher rank, grade, or number; upward in value or age.
"The educational workshop is recommended for students aged twelve and upward."
• adjective (Context 7)
Written, stated, or appearing earlier in the same text or document.
"Please call the abovementioned number if you have any questions regarding the application process."
• preposition (Context 8)
Too honorable, virtuous, or superior to engage in or be affected by something.
"In a constitutional democracy, no public official is beyond the law."
• preposition (Context 9)
Louder or clearer than another simultaneous sound.
"She had to raise her voice to be heard over the roar of the waterfall."
• noun (Context 10)
Something that has been mentioned or listed earlier in the same text or document.
"If none of the foregoing applies to your situation, please leave the section blank."
Opposites of above
The opposite of above shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: