above : Idioms & Phrases

• adverb above and beyond all other consideration
  most especially; most importantly.
  
  • above all, you must be independent
• adverb taking everything together
  first and last.
  
  • she was first and last a scientist

WordNet

• before every other consideration; chiefly; in preference to other things.

Webster 1913

A*bove"-cit`ed adjective

Definitions

1. Cited before, in the preceding part of a book or writing.

Webster 1913

• adjective satellite mentioned or named earlier in the same text
  above-mentioned.
  

WordNet

A*bove"-men`tioned, A*bove"-named` adjective (Also<

• Above-mentioned
• Above-named

)

Definitions

1. Mentioned or named before; aforesaid.

Webster 1913

• adjective satellite mentioned or named earlier in the same text
  above-mentioned.
  

WordNet

A*bove"-men`tioned, A*bove"-named` adjective (Also<

• Above-mentioned
• Above-named

)

Definitions

1. Mentioned or named before; aforesaid.

Webster 1913

• adverb outstandingly superior to
  
  • in intelligence he was head and shoulders above the others in his class

WordNet

• in a manner, or degree, beyond what is supposed, defined, or usual; besides; in addition; as, not over and above well. "He . . . gained, over and above, the good will of all people." L' Estrange.
• prep. or adv., besides; in addition to.

Webster 1913

• (Law), sureties who undertake that, if the defendant is convicted, he shall satisfy the plaintiff, or surrender himself into custody. Tomlins. Wharton (Law Dict.).

Webster 1913

• to keep afloat; fig., to avoid failure or sinking in the struggles of life. Colloq.

Webster 1913