beyond
Americanpreposition
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on, at, or to the farther side of.
Beyond those trees you'll find his house.
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farther on than; more distant than.
beyond the horizon;
beyond the sea.
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outside the understanding, limits, or reach of; past.
beyond comprehension;
beyond endurance;
beyond help.
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superior to; surpassing; above.
wise beyond all others.
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more than; in excess of; over and above.
to stay beyond one's welcome.
adverb
idioms
preposition
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at or to a point on the other side of; at or to the further side of
beyond those hills there is a river
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outside the limits or scope of
beyond this country's jurisdiction
adverb
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at or to the other or far side of something
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outside the limits of something
noun
Other Word Forms
- beyondness noun
Etymology
Origin of beyond
First recorded before 1000; Middle English beyonden, Old English begeondan. See be-, yond (adverb)
Example Sentences
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Yet for all the unease over AI coming for white-collar jobs in software and beyond, investors may in some cases reward companies for newfound efficiencies ushered in by the technology.
From MarketWatch
The feud goes beyond AI guardrails and revolves around the dream of the nascent technology’s future.
However, the results indicate that the absorption enhancer may influence the body in ways that go beyond simply allowing semaglutide to function as a pill.
From Science Daily
The Brit Awards have honoured the biggest and best stars in pop from the UK and beyond.
From BBC
Under the 1973 War Powers Resolution — legislation meant to check presidential war-making authority — the president must notify Congress within 48 hours of initiating military action and seek approval if operations extend beyond 60 days.
From Salon
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