If you value one person or thing above any other, you value them more or consider that they are more important. his tendency to put the team above everything
Above is often used elliptically as an adjective by omitting the word said, mentioned, quoted
In or to a higher place; higher than; on or over the upper surface; over; - opposed to below or beneath
over and above: see over above the law: see law above board: see board. used in a piece of writing to refer to something mentioned in an earlier part of the same piece of writing
In writing, you use above to refer to something that has already been mentioned or discussed. Several conclusions could be drawn from the results described above below Above is also a noun. For additional information, contact any of the above. Above is also an adjective. For a copy of their brochure, write to the above address
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