Above synonyms

Aforesaid, beyond, (up) in the sky, above-stated, and aforementioned are all synonyms for above. Less than and below are antonyms of above. And here are 40 another word for above.

Another word for above

1. greater than

  • Beyond
  • Exceeding
  • Greater than
  • Higher than
  • In excess of
  • More than
  • Over and above
  • Over
  • Surpassing
  • Upwards of

2. overhead

  • (up) in the sky
  • Aloft
  • High above one's head
  • High up
  • On high
  • On/at a higher place
  • On/at the top
  • Overhead
  • Up above
  • (up) in the heavens

3. preceding

  • Above-stated
  • Aforementioned
  • Aforesaid
  • Antecedent
  • Anterior
  • Before
  • Earlier
  • Foregoing
  • Former
  • Formerly
  • Precedent
  • Preceding
  • Precursive
  • Prevenient
  • Previous
  • Previously
  • Prior
  • Supra
  • Further back

Above synonyms statistics

The preposition "above" has a variety of synonyms that differ in length. 1 synonym with 4 letters, 3 synonyms with 5 letters, 5 synonyms with 6 letters, 2 synonyms with 7 letters, 5 synonyms with 8 letters, 5 synonyms with 9 letters, 9 synonyms with 10 letters, 2 synonyms with 11 letters, 1 synonym with 12 letters, 1 synonym with 14 letters, 1 synonym with 16 letters, and 1 synonym with 17 letters, for a total of 36 synonyms for above.

Above sentences

The sun hovered above the clear horizon.

Her score was above the class average.

Birds flew above the tall pine trees.

Look above the shelf for the book.


Similar to above

Word Opposites Synonyms
Over Under, below Above, on top of
Prove Disprove, refute Demonstrate, show
Novel Old, traditional Book, paperback
Remove Attach, put on, insert, replace, put, back, add Detach, unfasten
Government Anarchy, lawlessness Administration, executive
Overview Detail, specifics Survey, outline
Poverty Wealth, affluence Penury, destitution
Move Stay put, stagnate Go, walk
Discovered Concealed, hidden Found, unearthed
Discover Conceal, hide Find, locate
Moreover However, on the contrary Besides, furthermore
Cover Reveal, expose, uncover. Put something on top of, place something over
Controversial Uncontroversial, anodyne Contentious, disputed
Movement Stillness, inactivity Motion, move
Lovely Ugly, hideous Beautiful, pretty
Overwhelm Manageable, calming Swamp, submerge
Overwhelming Underwhelming, mild Very large, profuse
Collaboration Isolation, competition Cooperation, alliance
Improvement Deterioration, regress Advance, development
Recovery Relapse, deterioration Recuperation, convalescence
Overall Individual, imited All-inclusive, general
About Directly, specific Regarding, concerning
Love Hatred, hate, loathe, detest Deep affection, fondness
Abounding Be scarce, meagre, scanty Be plentiful, be abundant