beyond

¹be·yond

adv \bē-ˈänd\

Definition of BEYOND

1

: on or to the farther side : farther

2

: in addition : besides

Examples of BEYOND

1. From the house we can see the valley and the hills beyond.
2. We passed the hotel and drove a bit beyond to see the ocean.
3. The children who are part of the study will be monitored through their school years and beyond.

Origin of BEYOND

Middle English, preposition & adverb, from Old English begeondan, from be- + geondan beyond, from geond yond — more at yond

First Known Use: before 12th century

Related to BEYOND

Synonyms: farther, further, yon, yonder

Rhymes with BEYOND

abscond, ash-blond, beau monde, despond, fishpond, Gironde, gourmand, haut monde, junk bond, millpond, neoned, pair-bond, respond