over and above


over and above

prep

Definition of OVER AND ABOVE

: in addition to : besides

Examples of OVER AND ABOVE

  1. <we'll need another gallon of milk over and above what we already have>

First Known Use of OVER AND ABOVE

15th century

Related to OVER AND ABOVE

Related Words: plus; including
Near Antonyms: except (also excepting); less, minus, wanting
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