• Noun: an earlier section of a written text; example: "for instructions refer to the above"
• Adj: appearing earlier in the same text; example: "flaws in the above interpretation"
• Adv: at an earlier place; example: "see above"
• Adv: in or to a place that is higher
Above the cloud with its shadow is the star with its light. Above all things reverence thyself.
Above all the grace and the gifts that Christ gives to his beloved is that of overcoming self.