Definitions

beyond

[bee-ond, bih-yond] / biˈɒnd, bɪˈyɒnd /

ADVERB

further; outside limits

Synonyms

WEAK

above after ahead apart from as well as at a distance away from before behind besides beyond the bounds clear of farther free of good way off hyper in addition to in advance of long way off more remote moreover on the far side on the other side out of range out of reach outside over over and above over there past remote superior to without yonder

Antonyms

STRONG

close here nearby within reach

WEAK

near

PREPOSITION

further; outside limits

Synonyms

WEAK

above after ahead apart from as well as away from before behind besides farther free of good way off hyper in addition to in advance of long way off more remote moreover on the far side on the other side out of range outside over over there past remote superior to without yonder

Example Sentences

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Their testimony has described encounters with objects capable of manoeuvres far beyond known human technology, alongside claims of secretive crash retrieval programmes.

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026

“War of the Worlds” laid the groundwork Spielberg builds upon with “Disclosure Day,” analyzing how humans react when events beyond their control instantly remove their autonomy.

From Salon • Jun. 13, 2026

How many Americans can take advantage of the still working exception is unclear, but more are working into their 70s and beyond.

From Barron's • Jun. 13, 2026

Unlike in outbreaks in Texas, South Carolina and Arizona, the disease spread in Utah beyond close-knit communities to every state health district.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 13, 2026

“Good luck with that,” said someone beyond her.

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows

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"The Tempest," Vocabulary from Acts 1 and 2

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"The Tempest," Vocabulary from Acts 1 and 2