Ninjawords

°In or to a higher place; higher than; on or over the upper surface; over; — opposed to below or beneath.

°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.

°In a higher place; overhead; into or from heaven.

°Earlier in order; higher in the same page; hence, in a foregoing page.

°Above is often used elliptically as an adjective by omitting the word said, mentioned, quoted, or the like:.

°Above is often used further elliptically as a noun by omitting the noun, where it is should be clear what is omitted.