Definition of above

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

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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..
Super- :: Super- () A prefix signifying above, over, beyond, and hence often denoting in a superior position, in excess, over and above, in addition, exceedingly; as in superimpose, supersede, supernatural, superabundance..
Suprapedal :: Supraorbitar (a.) Situated above the orbit of the eye.
Vertical :: Vertical (a.) Of or pertaining to the vertex; situated at the vertex, or highest point; directly overhead, or in the zenith; perpendicularly above one..
Floating :: Floating (n.) Floating threads. See Floating threads, above..
Aboveboard :: Aboveboard (adv.) Above the board or table. Hence: in open sight; without trick, concealment, or deception..
Emersed :: Emersed (a.) Standing out of, or rising above, water..
Bulb :: Bulb (n.) A spheroidal body growing from a plant either above or below the ground (usually below), which is strictly a bud, consisting of a cluster of partially developed leaves, and producing, as it grows, a stem above, and roots below, as in the onion, tulip, etc. It differs from a corm in not being solid..
Overlook :: Overlook (v. t.) To look down upon from a place that is over or above; to look over or view from a higher position; to rise above, so as to command a view of; as, to overlook a valley from a hill..
Ceiling :: Ceiling (v. t.) The inside lining of a room overhead; the under side of the floor above; the upper surface opposite to the floor.
Overtower :: Overtower (v. t.) To tower over or above.
Beside :: Beside (adv.) More than that; over and above; not included in the number, or in what has been mentioned; moreover; in addition..
Suprabranchial :: Supra-axillary (a.) Growing above the axil; inserted above the axil, as a peduncle. See Suprafoliaceous..
Overpeer :: Overpeer (v. t.) To peer over; to rise above.
Mortar :: Mortar (n.) A short piece of ordnance, used for throwing bombs, carcasses, shells, etc., at high angles of elevation, as 45ยก, and even higher; -- so named from its resemblance in shape to the utensil above described..
Sunrising :: Sunrising (n.) The first appearance of the sun above the horizon in the morning; more generally, the time of such appearance, whether in fair or cloudy weather; as, to begin work at sunrise..
Shade :: Shade (n.) The darker portion of a picture; a less illuminated part. See Def. 1, above..
Latchstring :: Latchstring (n.) A string for raising the latch of a door by a person outside. It is fastened to the latch and passed through a hole above it in the door.
Perquisite :: Perquisite (n.) Something gained from a place or employment over and above the ordinary salary or fixed wages for services rendered; especially, a fee allowed by law to an officer for a specific service..
Scaffold :: Scaffold (n.) An accumulation of adherent, partly fused material forming a shelf, or dome-shaped obstruction, above the tuyeres in a blast furnace..
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