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over and above

preposition

Definition of over and above

: in addition to : besides

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Examples of over and above in a Sentence

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

First Known Use of over and above

15th century

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over and above Synonyms

Synonyms

as well as, beside, besides, beyond;

Near Antonyms

except (also excepting);

less, minus, wanting;

Related Words

plus;

including;

Phrases

along with, at that, together with;

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