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Definition of beyond - Reverso English Dictionary
Preposition
1.
locationon the other side of something
- The mountains are beyond the horizon.
2.
timelater than a particular time
- The project was delayed beyond the deadline.
3.
boundariesoutside the limits of something
- This task is beyond my abilities.
4.
exceedingRare greater than a certain amountRare
- The cost is beyond our budget.
5.
languageRare in addition to somethingRare
- Beyond his duties, he volunteers at the shelter.
6.
understandingRare not within the comprehension of someoneRare
- The concept is beyond me.
Adverb
1.
distancefarther along in space or time
- The road continues beyond the horizon.
2.
extremeextremely or more than usual
- His performance was beyond amazing.
3.
comprehensionRare outside the limits of understandingRare
- The concept was beyond my grasp.
Expressions with beyond
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unable to be helped or improved by anyone
The old car is beyond help.
impossible to obtain or achieve
The treasure was beyond reach for the explorers.
cannot be fixed or restored
The old car is beyond repair after the accident.
much further than
The town is way beyond the mountains.
not able to be controlled by someone
The delay was beyond his control.
in a place where it cannot be reached
The book was placed beyond the reach of the children.
too difficult for someone to do or understand
That job is beyond him, he can't handle it.
shows going further than expected limits or responsibilities
The volunteers worked above and beyond the call of duty.
damaged to the point of no recovery
The flood left the house beyond all repair.
impossible to describe in words
The beauty of the sunset was beyond description.
too difficult for someone to understand or deal with
The math problem is beyond me.
spending more money than one can afford
After buying that luxury car, Mark was clearly living beyond his means.
impossible to restore or fix
The old car is beyond recovery.
outside the boundaries or constraints
His creativity goes beyond the limits of conventional art.
to an extreme degree
He was grateful beyond words for their support.
do more or better than expected or required
She always goes beyond in her work.
impossible for me to understand or explain
Why she left is beyond me.
consider something as more than it appears
You need to look beyond the surface to understand the issue.
too difficult for someone to do or understand
Quantum error correction? Sorry, that’s beyond me.
in a way that cannot be disputed
The evidence is beyond argument.
without any doubt or dispute
Her honesty is beyond question.
difficult for someone to understand or achieve
The concept of quantum physics is beyond his grasp.
extremely surprised or impressed
She was amazed beyond words by the magician's performance.
very remote and inaccessible place
They live in the back of beyond, far from the city.
Origin of beyond
Old English, begeondan (on the other side)
Terms with beyond included in their meaning
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location
located beyond the boundaries of something
kind act
act of kindness beyond what is due or usual
beyond limits
beyond a certain boundary or limit
space
the space beyond some limit or boundary
work
working beyond regular hours
location
beyond a certain point or place
universe
the vast expanse beyond Earth's atmosphere
location
both within and beyond a place or area
location
in a place across from or beyond something
astronomy
region beyond Earth's atmosphere with stars and planets
location
shows something located beyond the boundary of another place
reading
continue reading beyond a certain point
position
beyond or on the other side of
physical damage
damage something beyond repair or existence
destruction
ruined or demolished beyond repair
quantity
something additional beyond the usual amount
unbelievable
beyond belief or understanding
control
set a maximum boundary so something cannot go beyond it
sports timing
in sports, beyond the regulation play time
pay
extra pay for work beyond regular hours
work
working time beyond regular hours
slight increase
somewhat beyond a certain point
deadlines
extra time granted beyond a deadline
education
class or program at a higher level for students beyond basic skills
Examples of beyond in a sentence
The treasure is hidden beyond the cave. The store will remain open beyond midnight. We can't extend the meeting beyond 3 PM. The mountains are beyond the horizon. Her kindness is beyond words. His performance was beyond expectations.
The temperature rose beyond safe levels. Beyond the horizon, the sun set beautifully. Beyond the basics, the course covers advanced topics. The math problem was beyond his understanding. Her motives are beyond my comprehension. The stars are visible beyond the clouds. The deadline is beyond next week. The scenery was beyond breathtaking. Her kindness is beyond what I expected. The theory was beyond what I could comprehend. Her explanation was beyond his understanding.
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- French:au-delà, plus loin, ...
- German:jenseits, weiter, ...
- Italian:oltre, estremamente, ...
- Spanish:más allá de, más lejos, ...
- Portuguese:além, adiante, ...
- Chinese:之外, 更远, ...
- Japanese:向こう側に, 向こう, ...
- Arabic:وراء, أَبْعَد, ...
- Hebrew:מֵעֵבֶר ל, מֵעֵבֶר, ...
- Russian:вне, за, ...
- Ukrainian:за межами, далі, ...
- Hindi:पार, आगे, ...
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