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1) the height of an object above sea level (altitude)

2) an instrument for measuring the pressure of the atmosphere, used for forecasting the weather and measuring height above sea level (barometer)

3) the whole of a ship's side above the water (broadside)

4) above all (chiefly)

5) any of the floors of a ship in or above the hull (deck)

6) (an instance of) elevating or being elevated; a height (especially above sea-level) (elevation)

7) the area immediately above the origin of an earthquake (epicenter)

8) approved of, liked, more than any other; a person or thing preferred above all others (favourite)

9) the part of the face above the eyes (forehead)

10) well above average (in amount, size, extent) (great)

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aloft

high up in the air (especially at the top of a ship)

high up

aloof

(of a person) not able or willing to show feelings or take part (because nervous, arrogant etc)

remote

beyond

at, to, a distance farther on or away

further; outside limits

foregoing

(of speech, writing) already mentioned

come before; previous

former

of an earlier period; the first (mentioned) of two people or things

previous in time or order

major

greatest or more important (than others)

bigger

on

not cancelled; not turned off

in contact; ahead of

overhead

above one's head; in the sky

up above

superior

better than the average in quality; large in number; of higher position or rank; showing one to feel better than others

better, greater, higher; excellent

upstairs

to, on, a higher floor

on an upper floor

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