'above' definitions:

Definition of 'above'

From: WordNet
adverb
At an earlier place; "see above" [syn: above, supra] [ant: below]
adverb
In or to a place that is higher [syn: above, higher up, in a higher place, to a higher place] [ant: at a lower place, below, beneath, to a lower place]
adjective
Appearing earlier in the same text; "flaws in the above interpretation"
noun
An earlier section of a written text; "for instructions refer to the above"

Synonyms of 'above'

From: Moby Thesaurus