beyond

[ bee-ond, bih-yond ]

preposition

1. on, at, or to the farther side of:

   Beyond those trees you'll find his house.

2. farther on than; more distant than:

   beyond the horizon;

   beyond the sea.

3. outside the understanding, limits, or reach of; past:

   beyond comprehension;

   beyond endurance;

   beyond help.

4. superior to; surpassing; above:

   wise beyond all others.

5. more than; in excess of; over and above:

   to stay beyond one's welcome.

adverb

1. farther on or away:

   as far as the house and beyond.

beyond

/ bɪˈjɒnd /

preposition

1. at or to a point on the other side of; at or to the further side of

   beyond those hills there is a river

2. outside the limits or scope of

   beyond this country's jurisdiction

adverb

1. at or to the other or far side of something
2. outside the limits of something

noun

1. the beyond
   the unknown; the world outside the range of human perception, esp life after death in certain religious beliefs

Other Words From

• be·yondness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of beyond¹

First recorded before 1000; Middle English beyonden, Old English begeondan. See be-, yond (adverb)

Word History and Origins

Origin of beyond¹

Old English begeondan ; see by , yonder

Idioms and Phrases

Idioms

1. the beyond,
   1. that which is at a great distance.
   2. Also the great beyond. the afterlife; life after death.

More idioms and phrases containing beyond

• above and beyond
• back of beyond
• can't see beyond the end of one's nose

Example Sentences

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From Salon

The move marked a major policy change by Washington - which for months had refused Ukraine’s requests to use the missiles beyond its own borders.

From BBC

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From Science Daily

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From Science Daily

Jeannine M. Pacioni said no charges were supported by proof beyond a reasonable doubt.

From Los Angeles Times