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?
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Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 17 Mar. 2026
The rest was sold to restaurants and retailers throughout the Peninsula, and eventually beyond.
—Laura Ness, Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2026
Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 18 Mar. 2026
While Cabo offers plenty to fill an itinerary, venturing beyond the main tourist hub can reveal a different side of Baja, and who doesn't want to see a more local side of life?
—Latifah Al Hazza, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
Janis Carr, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
Ocean-view oasis With the Atlantic Ocean just a few feet away, Charlotte Nakhoul of Lenox Design Studio wanted to ensure the landscape and the ocean beyond would remain the constant focal point.
—Megan Johnson, Architectural Digest, 12 Mar. 2026
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Adverb
Charlotte is part of the airline’s long-term network strategy, serving as a key market for business and leisure demand to and from Abu Dhabi and beyond, CEO Antonoaldo Neves said in an interview with The Charlotte Observer.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 17 Mar. 2026
The rest was sold to restaurants and retailers throughout the Peninsula, and eventually beyond.
—Laura Ness, Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2026
Preposition
Sign up for Ced's Corner Sign up for Cedric Golden’s newsletter for hot takes and expert analysis each Tuesday on Texas Longhorns football and beyond.
—Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 18 Mar. 2026
While Cabo offers plenty to fill an itinerary, venturing beyond the main tourist hub can reveal a different side of Baja, and who doesn't want to see a more local side of life?
—Latifah Al Hazza, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
Noun
His availability for Monday’s game and beyond was undetermined.
—Janis Carr, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
Ocean-view oasis With the Atlantic Ocean just a few feet away, Charlotte Nakhoul of Lenox Design Studio wanted to ensure the landscape and the ocean beyond would remain the constant focal point.
—Megan Johnson, Architectural Digest, 12 Mar. 2026
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Cite this Entry
“Beyond.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beyond. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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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
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