above

The word “above” has 2 syllables: a-bove

It's pronounced as /əˈbʌv/

What is synonym and antonym for above?

In the thesaurus, “above” has 58 synonyms and 23 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for above along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for above

Beulah
Elysium
New Jerusalem
Sion
Valhalla
Zion
aforementioned
aforesaid
afterlife
afterworld
aloft
antecedent
anterior
atop
before
beyond
bliss
elysian fields
empyrean
erstwhile
exceeding
foregoing
forenamed
former
glory
greater than
happy hunting ground
heaven
hereafter
high
introductory
kingdom come
larger than
nirvana
on high
on top of
otherworld
over
overhead
paradise
precedent
preceding
preliminary
prior
prior to
promised land
raised
said
sky
skyward
such
superior
superior to
surpassing
upon
upward
upwards
whilom

Antonyms for above

Gehenna
Pandemonium
abyss
below
beneath
deficient
ensuing
following
hades
hell
inferior
inferno
less
limbo
netherworld
perdition
pit
purgatory
subsequent
succeeding
under
underneath
underworld

Meanings of above

noun
1. Heaven.
2. Something, especially a person's name in legal documents, that appears higher on the same page or on a preceding page.
3. Higher authority.
4. Betterment, raised status or condition.
adjective
1. Of heaven; heavenly.
2. (by ellipsis) Being located higher on the same page or on a preceding page.
adverb
1. Directly overhead; vertically on top of.
2. Higher in the same page; earlier in the order as far as writing products go.
3. Into or from heaven; in the sky.
4. In a higher place; upstairs; farther upstream.
5. Higher in rank, power, or position.
6. In addition.
7. More in number.
8. Above zero; above freezing.
9. On the upper half or the dorsal surface of an animal.
preposition
1. Physically over; on top of; worn on top of, said of clothing.
2. In or to a higher place; higher than; on or over the upper surface.
3. Farther north than.
4. Rising; appearing out of reach height-wise.
5. 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.
6. Higher in rank, status, or position.
7. In addition to; besides.
8. Surpassing in number or quantity; more than.
9. In preference to.
10. Too proud to stoop to; averse to; disinclined towards;.
11. Beyond; on the other side.
12. Upstage of.

Example Sentences

The stars glittered brightly in the sky above us.
Please ensure that you keep safety above all else.
His dedication to excellence sets him apart from others above his peers.
The painting hung above the fireplace, adding warmth to the room.
The mountain peak soared high above the clouds, offering breathtaking views.

On this page you'll find 81 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to above, such as: Beulah, Elysium, Gehenna, New Jerusalem, Pandemonium, Sion, Valhalla.

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