Look beyond Meaning in English
expression
ˈɫʊk/ /ˌbiˈɔnd/, /bɪˈɑnd/, /bɪˈɔnd
LUK bee-YAWND, bih-AHND, bih-YAWND
lˈʊk/ /bɪjˈɒnd
luk biy-OND
Definition
To think about or consider something that goes further than what is obvious or right in front of you. It often means to imagine possibilities or understand the deeper meaning.
Usage & Nuances
"Look beyond" is usually used in a figurative sense about ideas, plans, or appearances, not just physical vision. Commonly used in encouragement or advice, e.g., "look beyond the surface."
Spanish: mirar más alláPortuguese (BR): ver alémPortuguese (PT): ver alémChinese (Simplified): 超越...来看 - 放眼于Chinese (Traditional): 超越…來看 - 放眼於Hindi: से आगे देखनाArabic: ينظر إلى ما وراءBengali: অতিক্রম করে দেখা - গভীরভাবে চিন্তা করাRussian: смотреть дальше - видеть за пределамиJapanese: 見越す - 表面的にとらわれないVietnamese: nhìn xa hơn - nhìn vượt ra ngoàiKorean: 넘어서 보다 - 표면 너머를 보다Turkish: ötesine bakmak - yüzeyin ötesini görmekUrdu: آگے دیکھنا - گہرائی میں دیکھناIndonesian: melihat lebih jauh - melihat melampaui
Example Sentences
Try to look beyond first impressions.
basic
We need to look beyond today and plan for the future.
basic
It’s important to look beyond problems and see solutions.
basic
Sometimes you have to look beyond the obvious to find the truth.
natural
If you look beyond his mistakes, you’ll see he has a good heart.
natural
Let’s look beyond the numbers and focus on what really matters.
natural