Meaning of 'above'

adverb

at an earlier place

Example: "see above"

Synonyms: supra

adverb

in or to a place that is higher

Synonyms: higher up in a higher place to a higher place

adjective

appearing earlier in the same text

Example: "flaws in the above interpretation"

noun

an earlier section of a written text

Example: "for instructions refer to the above"