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Definition of beyond
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Examples of beyond in a Sentence
From the house we can see the valley and the hills beyond.
We passed the hotel and drove a bit beyond to see the ocean.
The children who are part of the study will be monitored through their school years and beyond.
Origin and Etymology of beyond
Middle English, preposition & adverb, from Old English begeondan, from be- + geondan beyond, from geond yond — more at yond
beyond
Definition of beyond
1 : on or to the farther side of : at a greater distance than beyond the horizon
2a : out of the reach or sphere (see 1sphere 4b) of a task beyond his strengthb : in a degree or amount surpassing beautiful beyond measurec : out of the comprehension of his reasoning is beyond me
3 : in addition to : besides doing work beyond his regular duties
Examples of beyond in a Sentence
From the house we can see the valley and the mountains beyond it.
The parking area is just beyond those trees.
Our land extends beyond the fence to those trees.
planets beyond our solar system
His influence does not extend beyond this department.
Origin and Etymology of beyond
see 1beyond
beyond
Definition of beyond
1 : something that lies on or to the farther side : something that lies beyond (see 1beyond 1) twenty miles back into the beyond — R. W. Hatch
2 : something that lies outside the scope of ordinary experience … there's a beyond that the mind can't see, and that's where the answers are. — Robert Nathan; specifically : hereafter
Examples of beyond in a Sentence
who knows how we'll fare in the beyond?
Recent Examples of beyond from the Web
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Our culture of excellence will continue through this time of transition and beyond.
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David worries about nuclear holocaust, his bar mitzvah, and the normal things kids still worry about today, making this seamless collaboration by two truly gifted writers a perfect read for summer and beyond.
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The exciting week will be capped off with A2IM’s Libera Awards ceremony where independent artists and record labels from the five boroughs and beyond will be honored for their accomplishments.
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For the Chicago area, this means the cool and dry conditions that prevailed Monday will persist Tuesday and Wednesday, then give way to warmer temperatures into the weekend and beyond.
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For luxury listings in Fort Worth and beyond, go to briggsfreeman.com.
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While Ronnie Stanley is entrenched at left tackle and Marshal Yanda is locked in at rght guard, Alex Lewis’ starting position in 2017 and perhaps beyond is unclear.
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Sending astronauts to the moon and beyond is projected to pose particularly significant safety risks during re-entry and landing.
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My journey to the great beyond is courtesy of the Hallmark Movie and Mysteries channel.
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Origin and Etymology of beyond
see 1beyond
BEYOND Defined for English Language Learners
beyond
playDefinition of beyond for English Language Learners
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: on or to the farther part or side
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: to or until a later time
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: in addition
beyond
Definition of beyond for English Language Learners
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: on or to the farther part or side of (something) : at a greater distance than (something)
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: outside the limits or range of (something) : more than (something)
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: for a period of time that continues after (a particular date, age, etc.)
BEYOND Defined for Kids
Definition of beyond for Students
: on or to the farther side a valley and the mountains beyond
Definition of beyond for Students
1 : on the other side of beyond the sea
2 : out of the limits or range of beyond help
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