OVER AND ABOVE Synonyms: 14 Similar and Opposite Words

over and above

preposition

Definition of over and above

as in along with

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

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Recent Examples of over and above That's over and above all the other neat features this brand offers with its modular guitars. — New Atlas, 18 May 2026 Samsung has always added its own advances to securing and safeguarding Galaxy phones, over and above stock Android software. — Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026 There is a large collection of bright stars that appears in a cloud-like distribution, over and above the background brightness of other galaxies. — Big Think, 4 Nov. 2025 American Airlines still flies a limited number of international and transcontinental routes with a dedicated first-class cabin, over and above their lie-flat business-class seats, but the airline plans to phase those out in the near future. — Zach Wichter, USA Today, 11 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for over and above

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Preposition

Animated characters appear beside a child’s plate and prepare each course right in front of them before they’re served the actual dish.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026
McConnell’s office also released a photo of the Kentucky senator smiling beside his wife, former Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao.

— Zachary Folk, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026

Definition of beside

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No outfit is complete without the right accessories, and Bieber pulled everything together with oval sunglasses with black frames just like this Quince pair.

— Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
Starting out young, like myself, and then really growing throughout the series, together with the viewers.

— Leo Barraclough, Variety, 9 June 2026

Definition of together with

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But his death had many contributing factors besides being unable to breath while face down on the ground.

— Kevin Grasha, Cincinnati.com, 2 June 2020
The airline’s crew members and ground services personnel are undergoing detailed health check-ups at regular intervals, besides wearing protective gear at all times.

— Niharika Sharma, Quartz India, 31 May 2020

Definition of besides

Preposition

Overview Few cars are capable of serving the gods of both comfort and sportiness as well as the 2023 BMW 3-series sedan.

— Eric Stafford, Car and Driver, 22 Mar. 2023
This duo increases cell turnover and gives retinol-like results, like improving texture, redness, firmness, as well as the appearance of fine line and wrinkles, without the negative side effects.

— Katie Intner, Harper's BAZAAR, 21 Mar. 2023

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