over and above

preposition

Synonyms of over and abovenext
: in addition to : besides

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Examples of over and above in a Sentence

we'll need another gallon of milk over and above what we already have
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Kayla Safdari Flores works two jobs over and above pursuing a teaching credential program at Sacramento State. — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 14 Oct. 2026 The world of energy production is too rapidly evolving for a single product to get protections over and above any other energy source. — The Denver Post Editorial Board, Denver Post, 21 Sep. 2026 There’s a calendar of events meaning buyers and sellers eat, drink and attend a diary of events together, over and above screening shows and dealmaking through the day. — Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2026 This is another reason Clampdown regrinds, over and above the shortage. — Kyle Devine, Longreads, 14 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for over and above

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of over and above was in the 15th century

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“Over and above.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/over%20and%20above. Accessed 19 Oct. 2026.

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over and above

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