- 1at or to a higher place Put it on the shelf above. Seen from above the cars looked tiny. They were acting on instructions from above (= from someone in a higher position of authority).
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- 2greater in number, level, or age increases of 5% and above A score of 90 or above will get you an “A.” children aged 12 and above
- 3earlier in something written or printed As was stated above… See above, page 97.
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