Beyond: meaning, definitions and examples

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beyond

[ bɪˈjɒnd ]

Adverb / Preposition / Adjective

Oxford 3000

^{Context #1 | Adverb}

goes

At or to the further side of something.

Synonyms

further, outside, past.

Examples of usage

He lives just beyond the park.
The mountains lay beyond the river.

^{Context #2 | Preposition}

reach

Extending or stretching to a distance.

Synonyms

further than, more than, outside of.

Examples of usage

The view extends far beyond the horizon.
His influence reaches beyond the borders.

^{Context #3 | Adjective}

limits

Outside the physical limits or range of something.

Synonyms

exceeding, outside, surpassing.

Examples of usage

The concept of time travel is beyond our current understanding.
Her intelligence is beyond question.

Translations

Translations of the word "beyond" in other languages:

🇵🇹 além de

🇮🇳 के परे

🇩🇪 jenseits

🇮🇩 di luar

🇺🇦 за межами

🇵🇱 poza

🇯🇵 向こうに

🇫🇷 au-delà de

🇪🇸 más allá de

🇹🇷 ötesinde

🇰🇷 저편에

🇸🇦 ما وراء

🇨🇿 za

🇸🇰 nad

🇨🇳 超越

🇸🇮 onkraj

🇮🇸 handan

🇰🇿 ар жағында

🇬🇪 გარდა

🇦🇿 kənarda

🇲🇽 más allá de

Etymology

The word 'beyond' originated from the Middle English word 'biyonde', which comes from the Old English 'begeondan', meaning 'on the other side of'. The concept of something being beyond has been a part of human language and thought for centuries, reflecting our curiosity and desire to explore the unknown. The word has evolved over time to encompass physical, metaphorical, and abstract meanings, symbolizing the limitless possibilities and potential that lie ahead.

Word Frequency Rank

At #660 in the frequency ranking, this word is highly important for effective communication. It's commonly used in daily situations and should be prioritized in your vocabulary building.

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