over and above

  • 1Over and above — Over O ver, adv. 1. From one side to another; from side to side; across; crosswise; as, a board, or a tree, a foot over, i. e., a foot in diameter. [1913 Webster] 2. From one person or place to another regarded as on the opposite side of a space… …

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  • 2Over and above — Above A*bove , prep. [OE. above, aboven, abuffe, AS. abufon; an (or on) on + be by + ufan upward; cf. Goth. uf under. [root]199. See {Over}.] 1. In or to a higher place; higher than; on or over the upper surface; over; opposed to {below} or… …

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  • 3over and above — (something) in addition to something. We spent $1000 on hotels, and that s over and above food and entertainment …

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  • 4over and above — index a fortiori, also Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 …

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  • 5over and above — in addition to a particular amount or thing. Pensioners will receive an increase of Ј5 per week over and above inflation. The average family pays 40% of their income in taxes, and that s over and above their mortgage, bills, and food …

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  • 6over and above — in addition to the amount that exists Diplomats receive a generous living allowance over and above their basic salaries. This £151 million is over and above the government s previous spending plans …

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  • 7over and above — we will not pay any costs over and above the original quote Syn: in addition to, on top of, plus, as well as, besides, along with …

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  • 8over and above something — over and above (something) in addition to something. We spent $1000 on hotels, and that s over and above food and entertainment …

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  • 9over and above — above and beyond …

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  • 10over and above — Synonyms and related words: above, above and beyond, added to, along with, as a bonus, as well as, attended by, beside, beyond, coupled with, extra, for lagniappe, in addition to, in conjunction with, in excess of, including, inclusive of,… …

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