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Meaning of above
noun
- Heaven.
- Something, especially a person's name in legal documents, that appears higher on the same page or on a preceding page.
- Higher authority.
- Betterment, raised status or condition.
adjective
- Of heaven; heavenly.
- (by ellipsis) Being located higher on the same page or on a preceding page.
adverb
- Directly overhead; vertically on top of.
- Higher in the same page; earlier in the order as far as writing products go.
- Into or from heaven; in the sky. Example: He's in a better place now, floating free as the clouds above.
- In a higher place; upstairs; farther upstream.
- Higher in rank, power, or position. Example: He appealed to the court above.
preposition
- Physically over; on top of; worn on top of, said of clothing. Example: He always put his coat on above his sweater.
- In or to a higher place; higher than; on or over the upper surface.
- Farther north than. Example: Idaho is above Utah.
- Rising; appearing out of reach height-wise.
- Higher than; superior to in any respect; surpassing; higher in measure, degree, volume, or pitch, etc. than; out of reach; not exposed to; not likely to be affected by; incapable of negative actions or thoughts. Example: Even the chief of police is not above suspicion.
Source: Free Dictionary API.
What is a Dictionary Checker?
A dictionary checker verifies whether a typed word exists in a word list. It is useful for word games, puzzle checks, spelling checks, and quick vocabulary confirmation.
How It Works
The tool cleans the input, compares it against a local English word list, and then tries to load definitions from a free dictionary source when available.