Pronunciation: /biˈjɑnd/

Definitions of beyond

adverb in addition; furthermore

Example Sentences

A1 She went beyond the city limits to explore the countryside.

A2 The store is just beyond the park, on the left.

B1 The project's success was beyond our expectations.

B2 His skills in coding are beyond comparison.

C1 The artist's talent goes beyond mere technical ability.

C2 Her knowledge of physics is beyond reproach.

preposition further away in the distance than; outside the physical limits or range of

Example Sentences

A1 The park is beyond the school.

A2 She walked beyond the bridge to reach the other side of the river.

B1 The company's success goes beyond just making profits.

B2 His talent in music is beyond comparison.

C1 The implications of the new law go beyond what we initially thought.

C2 The beauty of the artwork is beyond words.

Examples of beyond in a Sentence

formal The company's expansion plans extend beyond the local market.

informal I can't believe how much work is piled up beyond my desk.

slang That party was beyond lit last night!

figurative His love for her goes beyond words.

Grammatical Forms of beyond

past tense

beyonded

plural

beyonds

comparative

beyond

superlative

beyondest

present tense

beyond

future tense

will beyond

perfect tense

have beyonded

continuous tense

is beyonding

singular

beyond

positive degree

beyond

infinitive

to beyond

gerund

beyonding

participle

beyonded

Origin and Evolution of beyond

First Known Use: 1300 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'beyond' originated from the Old English word 'geond', which meant 'on the other side of, opposite, across, past'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'beyond' has retained its original meaning of 'further than' or 'more than', but has also come to be used in a metaphorical sense to indicate something that is outside the usual limits or boundaries.