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- Dictionarybeyond/bɪˈjɒnd/
preposition
- 1. at or to the further side of: "he pointed to a spot beyond the trees" Similar
- 2. happening or continuing after (a specified time or event): "many people work well beyond the age of sixty-five" Similar
adverb
- 1. at or to the further side of something: "from south of Dortmund as far as Essen and beyond" Similar Opposite
- 2. used before an adjective to indicate a quality surpassing that expressed by the adjective; absolutely or utterly: "it's beyond bizarre to leave out arguably the greatest NBA player of all time" Similar
noun
- 1. the unknown, especially in references to life after death: "messages from the beyond"
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BEYOND definition: 1. further away in the distance (than something): 2. outside or after (a stated limit): 3. to be…. Learn more.
Jun 21, 2016 · 1. : on or to the farther side of : at a greater distance than. beyond the horizon. 2. a. : out of the reach or sphere (see sphere entry 1 sense 4b) of. a task beyond his strength. b. : in a degree or amount surpassing. beautiful beyond measure.
BEYOND meaning: 1. further away in the distance (than something): 2. outside or after (a stated limit): 3. to be…. Learn more.
If you say that something is beyond someone, you mean that they cannot deal with it. Although he could give her sympathy, any practical help would almost certainly be beyond him. The situation was beyond her control.
on, at, or to the farther side of: Beyond those trees you'll find his house. farther on than; more distant than: beyond the horizon; beyond the sea. outside the understanding, limits, or reach of; past: beyond comprehension; beyond endurance; beyond help.
Beyond is past yonder. If you’re going above and beyond, it means you’re doing more than was expected. If you’re beyond Kelly in your math homework, it means you’ve done more than she has. And if the show was beyond your expectations, it was better than you had hoped.
Definition of beyond preposition in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
BEYOND definition: 1. on the other side of something: 2. continuing after a particular time or date: 3. impossible…. Learn more.
On or to the far side of; farther on than; past. Beyond the river. Webster's New World. Farther on in time than; later than. Beyond the visiting hours. Webster's New World. To a degree that is past the understanding, reach, or scope of. An evil beyond remedy. American Heritage. Outside the reach, possibility, or understanding of.
Definition of beyond preposition in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
