Above vs. Below

Abovepreposition

Physically over; on top of; worn on top of, as clothing.

Abovepreposition

In or to a higher place; higher than; on or over the upper surface.

Abovepreposition

Farther north than.

Abovepreposition

Rising; appearing out of reach height-wise.

Abovepreposition

(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.

Abovepreposition

Higher in rank, status, or position.

Abovepreposition

In addition to; besides.

Abovepreposition

Surpassing in number or quantity; more than.

Abovepreposition

In preference to.

Abovepreposition

Too proud to stoop to; averse to; disinclined; too honorable to give.

Abovepreposition

Beyond; on the other side.

Abovepreposition

(theater) Upstage of.

Aboveadverb

Directly overhead; vertically on top of.

Aboveadverb

Higher in the same page; earlier in the order as far as writing products go.

Aboveadverb

Into or from heaven; in the sky.

Aboveadverb

In a higher place; upstairs; farther upstream.

Aboveadverb

Higher in rank, power, or position.

Aboveadverb

(archaic) In addition.

Aboveadverb

More in number.

Aboveadverb

Above zero; above freezing.

Aboveadverb

(biology) On the upper half or the dorsal surface of an animal.

Aboveadjective

Of heaven; heavenly.

Aboveadjective

Being located higher on the same page or on a preceding page.

Abovenoun

Heaven.

Abovenoun

Something, especially a person's name in legal documents, that appears higher on the same page or on a preceding page.

Abovenoun

Higher authority.

Abovenoun

(archaic) betterment, raised status or condition.

Abovepreposition

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

Abovepreposition

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.

Abovepreposition

Surpassing in number or quantity; more than; as, above a hundred. (Passing into the adverbial sense. See Above, adv., 4.

Aboveadverb

In a higher place; overhead; into or from heaven; as, the clouds above.

Aboveadverb

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

Aboveadverb

Higher in rank or power; as, he appealed to the court above.

Aboveadverb

More than; as, above five hundred were present.

Aboveadjective

appearing earlier in the same text;

Aboveadverb

at an earlier place;

Aboveadverb

in or to a place that is higher

Abovepreposition

in extended space over and not touching

Abovepreposition

extending upwards over

Abovepreposition

higher than and to one side of; overlooking

Abovepreposition

at a higher level or layer than

Abovepreposition

higher in grade or rank than

Abovepreposition

considered of higher status or worth than; too good for

Abovepreposition

in preference to

Abovepreposition

at a higher volume or pitch than

Abovepreposition

higher than (a specified amount, rate, or norm)

Aboveadverb

at a higher level or layer

Aboveadverb

higher in grade or rank

Aboveadverb

higher than a specified amount, rate, or norm

Aboveadverb

(in printed text) mentioned earlier or further up on the same page

Belowpreposition

Lower in spatial position than.

Belowpreposition

Lower in value, price, rank or concentration than.

Belowpreposition

Downstream of.

Belowpreposition

South of.

Belowpreposition

Unsuitable to the rank or dignity of; beneath.

Belowpreposition

(stage directions) Downstage of.

Belowadverb

In a lower place.

Belowadverb

On a lower storey.

Belowadverb

Further down.

Belowadverb

(nautical) On a lower deck.

Belowadverb

(of a temperature) Below zero.

Belowpreposition

Under, or lower in place; beneath not so high; as, below the moon; below the knee.

Belowpreposition

Inferior to in rank, excellence, dignity, value, amount, price, etc.; lower in quality.

Belowpreposition

Unworthy of; unbefitting; beneath.

Belowadverb

In a lower place, with respect to any object; in a lower room; beneath.

Belowadverb

On the earth, as opposed to the heavens.

Belowadverb

In hell, or the regions of the dead.

Belowadverb

In court or tribunal of inferior jurisdiction; as, at the trial below.

Belowadverb

In some part or page following.

Belowadverb

in or to a place that is lower

Belowadverb

at a later place;

Belowadverb

(in writing) see below;

Belowadverb

on a floor below;

Belowadverb

further down;