Physically over; on top of; worn on top of, said of clothing. / In or to a higher place; higher than; on or over the upper surface. / Farther north than. / Rising; appearing out of reach height-wise.

Of heaven; heavenly. / (by ellipsis) Being located higher on the same page or on a preceding page.

Heaven. / Something, especially a person's name in legal documents, that appears higher on the same page or on a preceding page. / Higher authority. / (archaic) betterment, raised status or condition.

in a higher place than something else

(chiefly philosophy) The quality of being above.

(idiomatic) Out of difficulty, especially financial.

(UK) Expression of surprise.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of rise above

past participle of rise above

present participle of rise above