over and above

preposition

: in addition to : besides

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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Even Islam, with its heavy emphasis on charity, recognizes this: that’s why only those who have money over and above a certain minimum amount of wealth are obligated to pay zakat. Sigal Samuel, Vox, 18 Nov. 2024 This suggests that advertisers do need to carefully consider the musical preferences of their target market over and above simply writing catchy tunes. Kelly Jakubowski / The Conversation, Quartz, 28 Oct. 2024 For example, a mother has a commitment to ensuring her kid’s well-being, over and above her general wish for all kids everywhere to be well. Sigal Samuel, Vox, 22 Sep. 2024 And that’s above and beyond some of the other clunky compromises that come from SMS V2 over and above a dedicated cross-platform app. Zak Doffman, Forbes, 19 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for over and above 

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 4 Dec. 2024.

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over and above

preposition
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