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.

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

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

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

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

More than; as, above five hundred were present.