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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˌoʊvɚ ən əˈbʌv/ · UK /ˌəʊvər ən əˈbʌv/
over and above means: Something is extra, added to an amount or thing already mentioned.
preposition
Something is extra, added to an amount or thing already mentioned.
- You pay tax over and above the fee.
- She received a bonus over and above her salary.
- There are no charges over and above the advertised price.
adverb
You do more or give more than people need or expect.
- The staff went over and above to help us.
- She always gives over and above when someone needs support.
- They went over and above, even arranging transport for our guests.
Something is given or done as an extra amount or action.
- The basic fee is fixed; travel costs are paid over and above.
- Her salary covers the job; any weekend work is paid over and above.
- The grant covered tuition, with a small living allowance provided over and above.
Questions about over and above
What does over and above mean?
Something is extra, added to an amount or thing already mentioned.
What is over and above in other languages?
Türkçe: ek olarak · Español: además de · Français: en plus de · Deutsch: zusätzlich zu · Italiano: oltre a · 日本語: に加えて
How do you pronounce over and above?
In American English /ˌoʊvɚ ən əˈbʌv/; in British English /ˌəʊvər ən əˈbʌv/.
How do you use over and above in a sentence?
You pay tax over and above the fee. She received a bonus over and above her salary.
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