beyond

American  

[bee-ond, bih-yond] / biˈɒnd, bɪˈyɒnd /

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.

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adverb

1. farther on or away.

   as far as the house and beyond.

idioms

1. the beyond,

   1. that which is at a great distance.

   2. Also the great beyond the afterlife; life after death.

beyond British  

/ 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

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adverb

1. at or to the other or far side of something

2. outside the limits of something

noun

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

beyond More Idioms  

More idioms and phrases containing beyond

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

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Other Word Forms

• beyondness noun

Etymology

Origin of beyond

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

Example Sentences

The potential benefits of recovering critical mineral byproducts extend beyond economics.

From Science Daily

Air Force would in a conflict seek to scatter its aircraft not just across various American bases but beyond: to Japanese military installations, civilian or dual-use airfields in Japan, and sites elsewhere in the region.

From The Wall Street Journal

Here are 15 TV shows or events to look out for in 2026 and beyond, both on streaming services and traditional broadcasters.

From BBC

He said the government “has continued to produce discovery to the defense well beyond the discovery cutoff.”

From Los Angeles Times

But the real challenge, and the real joy, was building a pantry beyond salt, pepper and oil.

From Salon