Beyond
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /bɪˈjɒnd/ · Part of speech preposition
Quick meaning: Beyond is a preposition meaning Further away than.
Meaning
Further away than.
More Meanings
- On the far side of.
- Later than; after.
- Greater than; so as to exceed or surpass.
- In addition to; supplementing.
- (figurative) Past, or out of reach of.
- (figurative) Not within the comprehension of.
- Farther along or away.
Example Sentences
No swimming beyond this point.
The patient was beyond medical help.
You won't last beyond my first punch.
Your staff went beyond my expectations in refunding my parking ticket.
Word Forms
- beyonds
Synonyms for beyond
Depending on context, synonyms include ayond, ayont, acutely, awfully, almighty, badly.
Antonyms for beyond
Common opposites include before, earlier.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include farther, far, externally, outside, afield, more.
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