Beyond
(
preposition
,
adverb
)
(As a preposition)
Beyond ( preposition )
- At or to the further side of something.
- More than, exceeding.
Origin:
From old english begeondan, from be- + geondan, meaning 'on the farther side of'.
Examples:
- The mountains were beyond the horizon.
- The solution lies beyond our current understanding.
- She wanted to go beyond her limits and achieve more.
- His generosity went beyond what was expected.
- The problem was beyond repair.
(As an adverb)
Beyond ( adverb )
- At or to the further side of something.
- More than, exceeding.
Origin:
From old english begeondan, from be- + geondan, meaning 'on the farther side of'.
Examples:
- The mountains were beyond the horizon.
- The solution lies beyond our current understanding.
- She wanted to go beyond her limits and achieve more.
- His generosity went beyond what was expected.
- The problem was beyond repair.