above
adverb(a-bove)
(in writing) at an earlier place
Examples:
See above. 
above
adverb(a-bove)
in or to a place that is higher
Synonyms: higher up, in a higher place, to a higher place, 
above
noun(a-bove)
an earlier section of a written text
Examples:
For instructions refer to the above. 
above
adjective(a-bove)
appearing earlier in the same text
Examples:
Flaws in the above interpretation.