1
: on or to the farther side of : at a greater distance than
beyond the horizon
2
a
: out of the reach or sphere (see sphere entry 1 sense 4b) 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
1
: something that lies on or to the farther side : something that lies beyond (see beyond entry 1 sense 1)
twenty miles back into the beyond—
R. W. Hatch
R. W. Hatch2
: 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
Robert Nathan
specifically
: hereafter
Examples of beyond in a Sentence
Adverb
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.
Preposition
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.
Noun
who knows how we'll fare in the beyond?
Recent Examples on the Web
Leeor Shimron, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
From her child actor beginnings to her MCU days and beyond, Scarlett Johansson has noticed a shift in Hollywood for women.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 29 June 2025
Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 6 July 2025
Many folks know of the color-changing capabilities of hydrangeas, but keep reading for a few tips on how to properly care for them beyond adjusting soil pH. Hydrangeas prefer moist, well-draining soil and a sheltered spot with partial shade.
—Dr. Nick Goltz, Hartford Courant, 5 July 2025
Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 10 June 2025
Clubs from Europe, South America, the Middle East, and places in between and beyond have turned to the U.S. for fans, friendlies, and match broadcasts.
—Lee Igel, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for beyond
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Adverb
Most experts peg the quantum threat to Bitcoin as at least a decade away, likely into the 2030s or beyond, given the engineering challenges of building fault-tolerant systems.
—Leeor Shimron, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
From her child actor beginnings to her MCU days and beyond, Scarlett Johansson has noticed a shift in Hollywood for women.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 29 June 2025
Preposition
Authorities still have not said how many people were missing beyond the children from Camp Mystic, a Christian summer camp along a river in Kerr County where most of the dead were recovered.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 6 July 2025
Many folks know of the color-changing capabilities of hydrangeas, but keep reading for a few tips on how to properly care for them beyond adjusting soil pH. Hydrangeas prefer moist, well-draining soil and a sheltered spot with partial shade.
—Dr. Nick Goltz, Hartford Courant, 5 July 2025
Noun
Strain selection aside, the recent messaging and decision-making on vaccine policy for COVID and beyond have been chaotic, with various governmental groups and officials announcing different access guidelines and restrictions.
—Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 10 June 2025
Clubs from Europe, South America, the Middle East, and places in between and beyond have turned to the U.S. for fans, friendlies, and match broadcasts.
—Lee Igel, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for beyond
Cite this Entry
“Beyond.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beyond. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationKids Definition
beyond
1 of 2 adverb
be·yond
bē-ˈänd 
: on or to the farther side
beyond
2 of 2 preposition1
: on or to the farther side of
beyond that tree
beyond the sea
2
: out of the reach or sphere of
beyond help
beautiful beyond belief
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share