beyond
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Britannica Dictionary definition of BEYOND
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on or to the farther part or side
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From the house we can see the valley and the hills beyond.
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We passed the hotel and drove a bit beyond to see the ocean.
b
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to or until a later time
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The children who are part of the study will be monitored through their school years and beyond.
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in addition
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The hostel provides the essentials but nothing beyond. [=further, more, else]
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beyond
/bɪˈɑːnd/
preposition
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beyond
/bɪˈɑːnd/
preposition
Britannica Dictionary definition of BEYOND
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:
on or to the farther part or side of (something)
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at a greater distance than (something)
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From the house we can see the valley and the mountains beyond it.
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The parking area is just beyond those trees.
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Our land extends beyond the fence to those trees.
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planets beyond our solar system
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outside the limits or range of (something)
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more than (something)
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The job is beyond his ability. [=the job is too hard for him; he is not capable of doing the job well]
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Such a project is beyond the city's budget. [=the project is too expensive]
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The results were beyond our expectations. [=were better than we expected]
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His influence does not extend beyond this department.
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She became rich beyond her wildest dreams. [=became very rich]
◊ If you live beyond your means, you spend more money than you earn.
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We need to stop living beyond our means and start saving some money.
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— used to say that something cannot be changed, understood, etc.
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The situation is beyond help. [=the situation cannot be made better; nothing can help the situation]
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The city has changed beyond (all) recognition. [=it has changed so much that it looks completely different]
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The circumstances are beyond our control. [=we cannot control the circumstances]
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The stories she tells are beyond belief. [=are not believable]
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His irresponsible actions are beyond comprehension/understanding. [=cannot be understood]
◊ If something is beyond you, you do not understand it.
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“Why is he going?” “It's beyond me.”
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How she was able to afford the trip is beyond me.
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for a period of time that continues after (a particular date, age, etc.)
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The program is unlikely to continue beyond next year. [=it will probably end after next year]
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She plans to continue working beyond the usual retirement age.
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in addition to
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There were no other problems with the house beyond [=besides] the leaky roof.
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I knew nothing about him beyond [=except] what he told me.
