English Explanatory Dictionary

above and beyond

English dictionary entry

Meanings

prep
  1. Further than; doing more than is expected or required.
adv
  1. Doing more than is expected or required.

Word forms

above and beyond

Etymology

Shortened from the phrase above and beyond the call of duty, referring to heroic behavior during a military operation (“conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life above and beyond the call of duty”), traditionally used in citations of awards of a U.S. Medal of Honor.

Related words

extraordinary supererogation superlative
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