English

Preposition

above and beyond

1. Far more than

   The staff often goes above and beyond what is required

Derived terms

• above and beyond the call of duty

Adverb

above and beyond ‎(comparative more above and beyond, superlative most above and beyond)

1. (idiomatic) More than is expected or required.

   Boy, they sure went above and beyond when they were planning this party!

Usage notes

More casual than Latinate extraordinary or the even more formal superlative, both with similar etymology of “outside (ordinary)”, “above”.

Synonyms

• extraordinary, superlative