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Synonyms: abode, amove, bove, abone, abov, abve

Antonyms: abode, amove, bove, abone, abov, abve

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Preposition

  1. [[physically|Physically]] over; on top of; worn on top of, said of clothing. {{defdate|first attested before 1150.}}
  2. In or to a higher place; higher than; on or over the upper surface. {{defdate|first attested before 1150}}
  3. Farther north than. {{defdate|first attested before 1150}}
  4. Rising; appearing out of reach height-wise. {{defdate|first attested around 1150–1350}}
  5. {{lb|en|figuratively}} 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. {{defdate|first attested around 1150–1350}}
  6. Higher in rank, status, or position. {{defdate|first attested around 1150–1350}}
  7. {{lb|en|Scotland}} In addition to; [[besides]]. {{defdate|first attested around 1150–1350}}
  8. [[surpassing|Surpassing]] in number or quantity; more than. {{defdate|first attested around 1350–1470}}
  9. In preference to.
  10. Too [[proud]] to stoop to; [[averse]] to; [[disinclined]] towards.
  11. Beyond; on the other side.
  12. {{lb|en|theater}} [[upstage|Upstage]] of.

Adverb

  1. Directly [[overhead]]; vertically on top of. {{defdate|first attested before 1150.}}
  2. Higher in the same page; earlier in the order as far as writing products go. {{defdate|first attested before 1150.}}
  3. Into or from heaven; in the sky. {{defdate|first attested around 1150–1350}}
  4. In a higher place; upstairs; farther upstream. {{defdate|first attested around 1150–1350}}
  5. Higher in rank, power, or position. {{defdate|first attested around 1150–1350}}
  6. {{lb|en|archaic}} In [[addition]]. {{defdate|first attested around 1150–1350}}
  7. More in number. {{defdate|first attested around 1350–1470}}
  8. Above zero; above freezing. {{defdate|first attested in the mid 20<sup>th</sup> century.}}
  9. {{lb|en|biology}} On the upper half or the [[dorsal]] surface of an animal.

Adjective

  1. Of heaven; [[heavenly]]. {{defdate|first attested around (1150 to 1350).}}
  2. {{lb|en|by ellipsis}} Being located higher on the same page or on a preceding page. {{defdate|first attested in the mid 18<sup>th</sup> century.}}

Noun

  1. Heaven. {{defdate|first attested around 1150–1350}}
  2. Something, especially a person's name in legal documents, that appears higher on the same page or on a preceding page. {{rfex|en}}
  3. Higher authority.
  4. {{lb|en|archaic}} Betterment, raised status or condition.

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