What does the cryptic crossword clue "Almost from the start, English on high (5)" mean?

The definition is "on high". The wordplay uses charade, deletion. ABOVO (synonym of "start,") + E (abbreviation of "English") [curtailing: "Almost"]; definition: "on high" The answer is ABOVE.

Almost from the start, English on high (5)

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