beyond

be-yond · preposition

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Definitions

preposition

  1. 1.

    On or to the further side of.

  2. 2.

    Further on; at a greater distance.

  3. 3.

    The unknown, especially life after death.

  4. 4.

    Outside the limits or scope of.

  5. 5.

    More than; exceeding.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    beyond belief — Incredible; hard to believe.
  • •
    beyond doubt — Certainly; without question.
  • •
    beyond reproach — Perfect; above criticism.
  • •
    beyond the pale — Unacceptable; outside the bounds of acceptable behavior.
  • •
    beyond one's wildest dreams — Far exceeding expectations.
  • •
    the great beyond — Death or the afterlife.

Related words

Antonyms: before, within
See also: after, further, past
Synonyms: after, further than, past

Etymology

From Old English begeondan, from be- ("by") + geondan ("yonder, beyond").