Beyond ( preposition , adverb )

(As a preposition)

Beyond ( preposition )

  1. At or to the further side of something.
  2. More than, exceeding.

Origin:

From old english begeondan, from be- + geondan, meaning 'on the farther side of'.

Examples:

  1. The mountains were beyond the horizon.
  2. The solution lies beyond our current understanding.
  3. She wanted to go beyond her limits and achieve more.
  4. His generosity went beyond what was expected.
  5. The problem was beyond repair.

(As an adverb)

Beyond ( adverb )

  1. At or to the further side of something.
  2. More than, exceeding.

Origin:

From old english begeondan, from be- + geondan, meaning 'on the farther side of'.

Examples:

  1. The mountains were beyond the horizon.
  2. The solution lies beyond our current understanding.
  3. She wanted to go beyond her limits and achieve more.
  4. His generosity went beyond what was expected.
  5. The problem was beyond repair.
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