Definition of above:
		
	
		
		
		(preposition) :
		
		in or to a higher place; higher than; on or over the upper surface; over;  opposed to below or beneath; figuratively, higher than; superior to in any respect; 
surpassing; beyond; higher in measure or degree than; as, things above 
comprehension; above mean actions; conduct above reproach
		
 
			
	
		
		
		(v) :
		
		in a higher place; 
overhead; into or from heaven; earlier in order; higher in the same page; hence, in a 
foregoing page
		
 
								
				"he's in a better place now, floating free as the clouds above."
			
			
	
		
		
		(adj) :
		
		above is often used 
elliptically as an adjective by 
omitting the word said, mentioned, quoted, or the like:
		
 
								
				"the above(-said) observations"
			
			
	
		
		
		(n) :
		
		above is often used further 
elliptically as a noun by omitting the noun, where it is should be clear what is omitted
		
 
								
				"see the above."