First Known Use: before 12th century
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1beyond
adverb be·yond \bē-ˈänd\
: on or to the farther part or side
: to or until a later time
: in addition
Full Definition of BEYOND
1
: on or to the farther side : farther
2
: in addition : besides
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Origin of BEYOND
Middle English, preposition & adverb, from Old English begeondan, from be- + geondan beyond, from geond yond — more at yond
2beyond
preposition
: on or to the farther part or side of (something) : at a greater distance than (something)
: outside the limits or range of (something) : more than (something)
: for a period of time that continues after (a particular date, age, etc.)
Full Definition of BEYOND
1
: on or to the farther side of : at a greater distance than <beyond the horizon>
2
a : out of the reach or sphere of <a task beyond his strength> b : in a degree or amount surpassing <beautiful beyond measure> c : out of the comprehension of <his reasoning is beyond me>
3
: in addition to : besides <doing work beyond his regular duties>
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First Known Use of BEYOND
before 12th century
3beyond
noun
Definition of BEYOND
1
: something that lies beyond
2
: something that lies outside the scope of ordinary experience; specifically : hereafter
First Known Use of BEYOND
14th century
Related to BEYOND
- Synonyms
- afterlife, eternity, hereafter, immortality
BEYOND[1] Defined for Kids
1beyond
adverb be·yond \bē-ˈänd\
Definition of BEYOND for Kids
: on or to the farther side <a valley and the mountains beyond>
2beyond
preposition
Definition of BEYOND for Kids
1
: on the other side of <beyond the sea>
2
: out of the limits or range of <beyond help>
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