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above adverb

  /əˈbʌv/
  • In a higher place; upstairs; farther upstream. [first attested around 1150–1350]
au-dessus
  • Higher in the same page; earlier in the order as far as writing products go. [first attested before 1150.]
ci-dessus, au-dessus
  • Directly overhead; vertically on top of. [first attested before 1150.]
en haut

above preposition

  /əˈbʌv/
  • Surpassing in number or quantity; more than. [first attested around 1350–1470]
plus de
  • In or to a higher place; higher than; on or over the upper surface. [first attested before 1150]
[[au-dessus]] de, au-dessus
  • Too proud to stoop to; averse to; disinclined towards;
par-dessus
  • Physically over; on top of; worn on top of, said of clothing. [first attested before 1150.]
au-dessus

above adjective

  /əˈbʌv/
  • (by ellipsis) Being located higher on the same page or on a preceding page. [first attested in the mid 18th century.]
ci-dessus

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