prep

• (figuratively) Higher than; superior to in any respect; surpassing; higher in measure, degree, volume, or pitch, etc. than; out of reach; not exposed to; not likely to be affected by; incapable of negative actions or thoughts.
  "to cut above average"
• (Scotland) In addition to; besides.
  "above and beyond the call of duty"
• (theater) Upstage of.

adv

• (archaic) In addition.
• (biology) On the upper half or the dorsal surface of an animal.
  "The sparrow I saw was rufous above and off-white below."

adj

• (by ellipsis) Being located higher on the same page or on a preceding page.

noun

• (archaic) betterment, raised status or condition.
  "Withal they saw of him that he had no doubt but that they should come to their above on the morrow,"