above and beyond

above and beyond preposition: further than; doing more than is expected or required.

Preposition

above and beyond

(idiomatic) Further than; doing more than is expected or required.
- The hospital staff often go above and beyond what is required of them.
- Putting in overtime with no pay is above and beyond the call of duty.

Adverb

above and beyond (not comparable)

(idiomatic) Doing more than is expected or required.
- Boy, they sure went above and beyond when they were planning this party!

above and beyond meaning in Urdu

above and beyond in Urdu

کہیں زیادہ, زیادہ بہتر درجے پر, زیادہ اچھی حالت میں

Origin of above and beyond

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.

Questions about above and beyond

What does above and beyond mean?: Above and beyond means further than; doing more than is expected or required.
What is above and beyond in Urdu?: Above and beyond in Urdu is کہیں زیادہ, زیادہ بہتر درجے پر, زیادہ اچھی حالت میں. See Above and beyond meaning in Urdu.
What part of speech is above and beyond?: Above and beyond can be a preposition or an adverb.

Words near above and beyond in the dictionary

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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