acima — meaning in English

English meaning

• above prep In a position higher than something else; overhead of.
• up adverb Toward or in a higher position; away from the ground.
• upper adj Positioned higher, in rank, level, or physical location, than something else.

Senses

acima is used for these senses in English:

• above In a higher place; upstairs; farther upstream. [first attested around 1150–1350]
• above Physically over; on top of; worn on top of, said of clothing. [first attested before 1150.]
• up Away from the surface of the Earth or other planet; in opposite direction to the downward pull of gravity.
• up To the north (as north is at the top of typical maps).
• upper At a higher level, rank or position.

above — full definition

1. prep In a position higher than something else; overhead of.
2. prep Greater than in amount, degree, or rank.
3. adv Earlier in a piece of writing; higher up on the same page.
4. noun What was mentioned earlier in a document.

up — full definition

1. adverb Toward or in a higher position; away from the ground.
2. preposition Toward the top, source, or far end of something.
3. adjective Out of bed and active; awake.
4. adjective Working properly; functioning, especially of a computer system.
5. adjective In a cheerful or positive mood.

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