beyond 1 of 3

preposition

Definition of beyondnext
1
as in past
on or to the farther side of the arrow flew beyond the fence and into the woods

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2
as in outside
out of the reach or sphere of although the town has ordinances against public drunkenness, any degree of intoxication under your own roof is beyond their authority

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3
as in beside
in addition to beyond the asking price of the house, there's also the cost of fixing up this "handyman's dream"

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beyond

2 of 3

adverb

bē-ˈänd How to pronounce beyond (audio)
as in farther
at or to a greater distance or more advanced point the dream that someday we will journey to the outer reaches of our solar system and beyond

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beyond

3 of 3

noun

as in immortality
unending existence after death who knows how we'll fare in the beyond?

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Recent Examples of beyond
Preposition
The next milestone will be moving beyond individual production lines and demonstrating that waste plastic-to-SAF systems can operate reliably, economically and at a scale to become a meaningful source of aviation fuel. — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026 In one work, a trompe-l’oeil page corner lifts to reveal a world beyond. — Laura Preston, New Yorker, 30 Aug. 2026
Adverb
From Dungeon Crawler Carl to He Who Fights With Monsters and beyond, LITRPG has proven itself to be the hottest literary genre being published today. — Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Aug. 2026 The average price of a new car could, before long, jump to $60,000 and beyond. — Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 19 Aug. 2026
Noun
The beyond-blood sisters who call their indie rock project Tommy Lefroy are voracious readers who encourage trading titles at their headline shows. — Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 5 Aug. 2026 An unusually broad impact George’s passing saw this pioneering Americana-music-and-beyond band go on a nine-year hiatus before regrouping in 1988 with the addition of former Pure Prairie League singer Craig Fuller. — George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for beyond
Recent Examples of Synonyms for beyond
  1. past
  2. outside
  3. beside
  4. farther
  5. immortality
  6. over
  7. without
  8. besides
Preposition
  • Hudson and others are represented by attorney Ryan Downton, who has successfully litigated eligibility cases on behalf of former Vanderbilt star quarterback Diego Pavia and others and extended their careers past when the NCAA said their time was up.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Sustained gunfire began past midnight at the premises of the Diori Hamani International Airport, which hosts a major military base, according to an AP witness who requested anonymity for safety reasons.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of past
Preposition
  • Public school choice gives families more freedom to send their children to schools outside their zones, though participating families often need to provide their own transportation.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The upcoming War seems to be an example of how Sky works with different outside and inside partners.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of outside
Preposition
  • Among the Batman’s rogues whom the BTAS crew adored, Bane didn’t quite fit in, even beside relatively recent additions to the comics.
    — Daniel Dockery, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Her husband began hyperventilating beside her and was given a paper bag.
    — Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of beside
Adverb
  • However, if temperatures fall farther than expected the amounts could increase, forecasters added.
    — Leigh Morgan, al, 11 Feb. 2023
  • The air and pressure distortions can be a bane to airplane pilots, who sometimes feel their planes gliding along farther than intended during landing.
    — Kevin Koenig, Robb Report, 8 Feb. 2023
Definition of farther
Noun
  • Wolf changes the ritual so that the Dragon’s Heritage is dissolved, along with Kuro’s body, and Wolf loses his immortality.
    — Aman Kumar, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Arguably, being the subject of a Times obituary, itself, is a measure of immortality.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of immortality
Preposition
  • China could reduce its advanced-chip supply deficit over the next decade as domestic production expands, but lithography is a major obstacle to semiconductor self-sufficiency, according to a Goldman Sachs analysis reported by a Chinese media outlet.
    — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026
  • The role of companies Singapore’s new scheme shifts from merely encouraging births to focus on family well-being over the long term, which might help change how potential parents think about children.
    — Angelica Ang, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of over
Preposition
  • Furthermore, if the electricity for the plasma comes from renewable sources, the heating process itself could operate without emissions.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Your focus can help cut through mixed signals without making the mood heavy.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of without
Preposition
  • But his death had many contributing factors besides being unable to breath while face down on the ground.
    — Kevin Grasha, Cincinnati.com, 2 June 2020
  • The airline’s crew members and ground services personnel are undergoing detailed health check-ups at regular intervals, besides wearing protective gear at all times.
    — Niharika Sharma, Quartz India, 31 May 2020
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“Beyond.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beyond. Accessed 31 Aug. 2026.

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