Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

over and above













Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

That is presumably over and above the existing tariffs.

From Barron's • Jan. 21, 2026

Meanwhile, costly cities such as New York, Seattle and several California towns would require as much as $94,000 a year over and above Social Security to cover necessities, a new study found.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 23, 2025

The perks of the contract include an annual $50,000 retirement annuity over and above his salary.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 17, 2025

Of course, some dishes may have protein additions, vegetables or accoutrements, so in those cases, additional texture over and above might muddy the dish on the whole.

From Salon • Mar. 21, 2025

He was given a room; he was told that he would receive extra money for himself, over and above his weekly wages.

From "Native Son" by Richard Wright




Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "over and above" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com