Lie beyond Meaning in English
expression
ˈɫaɪ/ /ˌbiˈɔnd/, /bɪˈɑnd/, /bɪˈɔnd
LYE bee-AWND, bih-AHND, bih-AWND
lˈaɪ/ /bɪjˈɒnd
lye bee-YOND
Definition
To exist outside the limits of something, or to be not included within a certain area, understanding, or range. It often refers to things that are further than what is currently known or handled.
Usage & Nuances
Used in formal, literary, or figurative contexts. Often paired with abstract concepts ("what lies beyond our understanding"). Not used for physical location in everyday speech—use 'is beyond' for tangible locations.
Spanish: estar más allá de - ir más allá dePortuguese (BR): ir além de - estar além dePortuguese (PT): ir além de - estar além deChinese (Simplified): 超出 - 在...之外Chinese (Traditional): 超出 - 在...之外Hindi: के पार होना - से आगे होनाArabic: يكمن خارج - يتجاوزBengali: সীমার বাইরে থাকা - সীমার অতীত থাকাRussian: выходить за пределы - быть внеJapanese: ～を超えて存在する - ～を超えるVietnamese: nằm ngoài - vượt ra ngoàiKorean: 넘어서 있다 - 범위를 벗어나다Turkish: ötesinde olmak - sınırların dışında olmakUrdu: حدود سے باہر ہونا - ادراک سے باہر ہوناIndonesian: nằm ngoài - vượt ra ngoài
Example Sentences
Some mysteries lie beyond our understanding.
basic
What lies beyond the mountains?
basic
The answer may lie beyond simple logic.
basic
True happiness sometimes lies beyond wealth.
natural
For her, adventure lies beyond the city limits.
natural
Sometimes, what you seek lies beyond what you expect.
natural