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Definition of over and above

: in addition to : besides
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we'll need another gallon of milk over and above what we already have

First Known Use of over and above

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 24 Jun. 2021.

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