beyond
word
/ˌbiˈɔnd/
bee-OND
/bɪjˈɒnd/
bi-OND
Definition
Used to mean on the farther side of something, outside the limits of something, or more than what is expected or possible. It can refer to place, amount, ability, or ideas.
Usage & Nuances
Often appears in patterns like 'beyond the river', 'beyond repair', 'beyond my control', and 'beyond belief'. 'Beyond' is more common and natural than 'farther than' in abstract uses. It can sound slightly formal in some contexts, especially in set phrases.
Spanish: más allá de - además de - fuera dePortuguese (BR): além de - para além de - fora dePortuguese (PT): além de - para além de - fora deChinese (Simplified): 在…那边 - 超出 - 除了…之外Chinese (Traditional): 在…那邊 - 超出 - 除了…之外Hindi: के पार - से आगे - से परेArabic: ما وراء - أبعد من - خارج نطاقBengali: পারে - বাইরে - অতিরিক্তRussian: за - вне - сверхJapanese: 〜の向こうに - 〜を超えて - 〜以上Vietnamese: vượt quá - ngoài - bên kiaKorean: 너머 - 초월하여 - 넘어Turkish: ötesinde - dışında - daha fazlaUrdu: سے آگے - سے باہر - حد سے زیادہIndonesian: di luar - melewati - melampaui
Example Sentences
The village is beyond the river.
basic
This math problem is beyond me.
basic
The price is beyond our budget.
basic
I know you're tired, but this is beyond important.
natural
The damage was beyond repair, so we bought a new one.
natural
Honestly, what happened that night was beyond belief.
natural