in the sky: OVERHEAD. in or to heaven. in or to a higher place. higher on the same page or on a preceding page. UPSTAIRS. above zero. in or to a higher rank or number. in addition: BESIDES. UPSTAGE. in or to a higher place than: OVER. upriver of. superior to (as in rank, quality, or degree). out of reach of. in preference to. too proud or honorable to stoop to. exceeding in number, quantity, or size: more than. as distinct from and in addition to. something that is above. a person whose name is written above. a higher authority. HEAVEN. written or discussed higher on the same page or on a preceding page.