over and above

preposition

: in addition to : besides

Synonyms of over and above

• along with
• beside
• together with
• besides
• at that
• as well as

Examples of over and above in a Sentence

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

Recent Examples on the Web

The world of energy production is too rapidly evolving for a single product to get protections over and above any other energy source. — The Denver Post Editorial Board, Denver Post, 21 Sep. 2026

There’s a calendar of events meaning buyers and sellers eat, drink and attend a diary of events together, over and above screening shows and dealmaking through the day. — Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2026

This is another reason Clampdown regrinds, over and above the shortage. — Kyle Devine, Longreads, 14 July 2026

That’s not the pitch, because there aren’t enough hospitals that want to spend an extra half-million dollars a year over and above their payroll. — Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 19 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for over and above

• dove
• glove
• love
• of
• shove
• foxglove
• hereof
• thereof
• whereof
• hereinabove

Kids Definition

over and above

preposition

: besides entry 1