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Meaning of the word beyond in English

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beyond

US /biˈjɑːnd/
UK /biˈjɑːnd/
"beyond" picture

Preposition

1.

at or to the further side of

Example:
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The village is just beyond the hills.
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The road continues beyond the bridge.
Synonym:
beforethis side of
2.

happening or continuing after (a specified time or event)

Example:
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He worked beyond midnight.
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The effects lasted beyond the initial treatment.
Synonym:
beforeprior to
3.

outside the scope or limits of; surpassing

Example:
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The task was beyond his capabilities.
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The beauty of the landscape was beyond description.
Synonym:
withininside

Adverb

1.

at or to the further side

Example:
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The path continues on beyond.
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He looked out into the darkness and beyond.
Synonym:
herenear

Noun

1.

the unknown after death

Example:
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Many cultures have beliefs about the beyond.
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He often pondered what lay beyond.
Synonym:
afterlifehereafternext world
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