yond

[ yond ]

adverb

, Archaic.

1. yonder.

Word History and Origins

Origin of yond¹

before 900; Middle English; Old English geond; akin to Dutch ginds, Gothic jaind. See yon

Example Sentences

“Ah, childer!” said she, “it fair troubles me to go into yond’ room now: it looks so lonesome wi’ the chair empty and set back in a corner.”

From Literature

Yond “senior official” has a lean and hungry look.

From Wall Street Journal

He examined Hailee Steinfeld, who was walking around in what appeared to be a hectare of mist, and summed up his reaction in two words: “Be. Yond.”

From The New Yorker

Be- yond all comprehension, she doesn’t seem to care if I am a mestiza or an indigena.

From Literature

He didn’t have much of a routine be­yond eating, drinking and sleeping, but there were times when he stirred from his lethargy and rambled about his territory, making noises and being cranky.

From Literature