1. (

• above

) an earlier section of a written text; "for instructions refer to the above" ;

1. (

• above

) appearing earlier in the same text; "flaws in the above interpretation" ;

1. (

• above ,
• supra

) (in writing) at an earlier place; "see above" ;

2. (

• above ,
• higher_up ,
• in_a_higher_place ,
• to_a_higher_place

) in or to a place that is higher ;