beyond
beyond
(bɪjɒnd )1. preposition
If something is beyond a place or barrier, it is on the other side of it.
They heard footsteps in the main room, beyond a door.
On his right was a thriving vegetable garden and beyond it a small orchard of apple trees.
Synonyms: on the other side of, behind, on the far side of, outwith [Scottish] More Synonyms of beyond
2. preposition
If something happens beyond a particular time or date, it continues after that time or date has passed.
Few jockeys continue race-riding beyond the age of 40.
You may be entitled to Child Benefit if a child continues getting full-time education beyond the date already notified by you.
Beyond is also an adverb.
The financing of home ownership will continue through the 1990s and beyond.
3. preposition
If something extends beyond a particular thing, it affects or includes other things.
His interests extended beyond the fine arts to international politics and philosophy.
4. preposition
5. preposition [oft PREP v-ing]
If something goes beyond a particular point or stage, it progresses or increases so that it passes that point or stage.
Their five-year relationship was strained beyond breaking point.
It seems to me he's beyond caring about what anybody does.
Synonyms: past More Synonyms of beyond
6. preposition
If something is, for example, beyond understanding or beyond belief, it is so extreme in some way that it cannot be understood or believed.
What Jock had done was beyond my comprehension.
Sweden is lovely in summer–cold beyond belief in winter.
But by the year 2020 business computing will have changed beyond recognition.
7. preposition
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