beyond 1 of 3

preposition

Definition of beyondnext
1
as in past
on or to the farther side of the arrow flew beyond the fence and into the woods

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2
as in outside
out of the reach or sphere of although the town has ordinances against public drunkenness, any degree of intoxication under your own roof is beyond their authority

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3
as in beside
in addition to beyond the asking price of the house, there's also the cost of fixing up this "handyman's dream"

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beyond

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adverb

bē-ˈänd How to pronounce beyond (audio)
as in farther
at or to a greater distance or more advanced point the dream that someday we will journey to the outer reaches of our solar system and beyond

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beyond

3 of 3

noun

as in immortality
unending existence after death who knows how we'll fare in the beyond?

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Recent Examples of beyond
Preposition
Both drove into rough just beyond the green, their golf balls separated by the length of their shoes. — ABC News, 11 Oct. 2026 The crackdown extended beyond the protest venue, with police stopping buses, cars and other vehicles at checkpoints on routes into the capital and searching for demonstrators. — Sheikh Saaliq, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2026
Adverb
Any conversation about the future of the entertainment industry in 2026 and beyond has to include microdramas. — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 30 Sep. 2026 Greeting the audience at the entrance is Rilke’s poem, printed on a transparent panel; visible just beyond is Goldin+Senneby’s large-scale, amber Resin Pond (2006), made with two tons of pine tree resin spilling across the gallery. — Vivienne Chow, ARTnews.com, 29 Sep. 2026
Noun
The beyond-blood sisters who call their indie rock project Tommy Lefroy are voracious readers who encourage trading titles at their headline shows. — Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 5 Aug. 2026 An unusually broad impact George’s passing saw this pioneering Americana-music-and-beyond band go on a nine-year hiatus before regrouping in 1988 with the addition of former Pure Prairie League singer Craig Fuller. — George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for beyond
Recent Examples of Synonyms for beyond
  1. past
  2. outside
  3. beside
  4. farther
  5. immortality
  6. over
  7. without
  8. besides
Preposition
  • More delegates from Latin America, the Arab world and Africa could lift the number of countries represented past 60, and possibly above 70.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Trump spent much of the first half of the rally — just 25 days before midterm elections that will determine whether Republicans can keep control of Congress — trying to talk past Americans’ gloomy feelings about the economy.
    — Sagar Meghani, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of past
Preposition
  • The Viper Room, Whisky a Go Go, the whole rock-and-roll mythology is outside your door, as is The Comedy Store.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Before Kenya reported its case, there had been no active cases outside Congo since Uganda declared its outbreak over in late August.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of outside
Preposition
  • Brand, who is on bail, left the court building beside the River Thames holding hands with his wife, Laura Gallacher.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 12 Oct. 2026
  • The bootblack squats beside a chest containing the tools of his trade.
    — Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of beside
Adverb
  • However, if temperatures fall farther than expected the amounts could increase, forecasters added.
    — Leigh Morgan, al, 11 Feb. 2023
  • The air and pressure distortions can be a bane to airplane pilots, who sometimes feel their planes gliding along farther than intended during landing.
    — Kevin Koenig, Robb Report, 8 Feb. 2023
Definition of farther
Noun
  • But its significance can extend beyond status, reflecting an ancient aspiration for immortality.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026
  • As long as accidents, natural disasters, disease and wars can kill us, true immortality is out of the question.
    — Venki Ramakrishnan, Scientific American, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of immortality
Preposition
  • Aaron Donald hasn’t played in two games this season, including last Sunday’s victory over the Philadelphia Eagles, but could the future Hall of Fame defensive lineman be ready for a breakout?
    — Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Four-day yoga retreats on the riverbank, nature walks, and helicopter flights over Victoria Falls are just some of the activities on offer.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of over
Preposition
  • Two additional people who had been arrested were released without charge.
    — SYLVIE CORBET, Arkansas Online, 13 Oct. 2026
  • But in 2025, Congress eliminated that tax — and in early August, a federal judge in Texas ruled that without it, those other measures for extra vetting were unconstitutional, the Idaho Statesman reported at the time.
    — Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of without
Preposition
  • But his death had many contributing factors besides being unable to breath while face down on the ground.
    — Kevin Grasha, Cincinnati.com, 2 June 2020
  • The airline’s crew members and ground services personnel are undergoing detailed health check-ups at regular intervals, besides wearing protective gear at all times.
    — Niharika Sharma, Quartz India, 31 May 2020
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“Beyond.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beyond. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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