above

nouns

an earlier section of a written text
"for instructions refer to the above"
is a type of (narrower)
a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
"he always turns first to the business section"; "the history of this work is discussed in the next section"

adjectives

appearing earlier in the same text
"flaws in the above interpretation"
is similar to
existing or coming before

adverbs

at an earlier place
"see above"
antonym
in or to a place that is higher
antonym