Above Crossword Clue

While searching our database we found 1 possible solution for the: Above crossword clue. This crossword clue was last seen on September 6 2024 USA Today Crossword puzzle. The solution we have for Above has a total of 4 letters.

RankAnswerCluePublisher
99%OVERAboveUSA Today
20%TALLLike someone head and shoulders above the rest?Universal
20%AFLATIt's a semitone above GWall Street Journal
20%OTHERNone of the aboveNewsday
20%LUPINOShe was billed above Bogart in 'High Sierra'Newsday
20%DFLATSTheyre just above CsNew York Times

Definition

Above, or higher than, in place or position, with the idea of covering; -- opposed to under; as, clouds are over our heads; the smoke rises over the city.
Across; from side to side of; -- implying a passing or moving, either above the substance or thing, or on the surface of it; as, a dog leaps over a stream or a table.
Upon the surface of, or the whole surface of; hither and thither upon; throughout the whole extent of; as, to wander over the earth; to walk over a field, or over a city.
Above; -- implying superiority in excellence, dignity, condition, or value; as, the advantages which the Christian world has over the heathen.
Above in authority or station; -- implying government, direction, care, attention, guard, responsibility, etc.; -- opposed to under.
Across or during the time of; from beginning to end of; as, to keep anything over night; to keep corn over winter.
Above the perpendicular height or length of, with an idea of measurement; as, the water, or the depth of water, was over his head, over his shoes.
Beyond; in excess of; in addition to; more than; as, it cost over five dollars.
Above, implying superiority after a contest; in spite of; notwithstanding; as, he triumphed over difficulties; the bill was passed over the veto.
From one side to another; from side to side; across; crosswise; as, a board, or a tree, a foot over, i. e., a foot in diameter.
From one person or place to another regarded as on the opposite side of a space or barrier; -- used with verbs of motion; as, to sail over to England; to hand over the money; to go over to the enemy.
Also, with verbs of being: At, or on, the opposite side; as, the boat is over.
From beginning to end; throughout the course, extent, or expanse of anything; as, to look over accounts, or a stock of goods; a dress covered over with jewels.
From inside to outside, above or across the brim.
Beyond a limit; hence, in excessive degree or quantity; superfluously; with repetition; as, to do the whole work over.
In a manner to bring the under side to or towards the top; as, to turn (one's self) over; to roll a stone over; to turn over the leaves; to tip over a cart.
At an end; beyond the limit of continuance; completed; finished.
Upper; covering; higher; superior; also, excessive; too much or too great; -- chiefly used in composition; as, overshoes, overcoat, over-garment, overlord, overwork, overhaste.
A certain number of balls (usually four) delivered successively from behind one wicket, after which the ball is bowled from behind the other wicket as many times, the fielders changing places.

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  • USA Today: Sep 6, 2024
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  • LA Times: Apr 22, 2023
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