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1 in a higher position than something else [= over; ≠ below]: Our office is above the hairdresser's. He had a bruise just above his left eye. I heard a strange noise coming from the room above.
Our office is above the hairdresser's.He had a bruise just above his left eye.I heard a strange noise coming from the room above.2 more than a particular number, amount, or level [≠ below]: 50 metres above sea level
50 metres above sea level above freezing/zero (=higher than the temperature at which water freezes) Tonight, temperatures should be just above freezing.
Tonight, temperatures should be just above freezing. and/or above free medical care for pensioners aged 65 and above Prize winners must have gained marks of 80% or above.
free medical care for pensioners aged 65 and abovePrize winners must have gained marks of 80% or above.3 to a greater degree than something else : Many employers value personality above experience or qualifications. medals awarded for bravery above and beyond the call of duty (=greater than it is your duty to show)
Many employers value personality above experience or qualifications. above all (else) (=used to say that something is more important than anything else) Max is hardworking, cheerful, and above all honest.
Max is hardworking, cheerful, and above all honest.medals awarded for bravery above and beyond the call of duty (=greater than it is your duty to show)4 louder or clearer than other sounds : You can always hear her voice above everybody else's.
You can always hear her voice above everybody else's.5 higher in rank, power, or importance [≠ below]: He never rose above the rank of corporal.
He never rose above the rank of corporal. and/or above officers of the rank of Major and above
officers of the rank of Major and above6 formal before, in the same piece of writing [≠ below]: As mentioned above, there is a service charge. Write to the address above for further information.
As mentioned above, there is a service charge.Write to the address above for further information.7 to not be too good or honest to do something : Eileen's not above flirting with the boss when it suits her.
not be above (doing) something
Eileen's not above flirting with the boss when it suits her.8 to be so good that no one can doubt or criticize you : Even the king's closest advisers were not above suspicion.
be above suspicion/reproach/criticism etc
Even the king's closest advisers were not above suspicion.