- on the other side; further on
- Snowdon and the mountains beyond were covered in snow.
- The immediate future is clear, but it's hard to tell what lies beyond.
- the year 2025 and beyond
Word OriginOld English begeondan, from be ‘by’ + geondan of Germanic origin (related to yon and yonder).Definitions on the go
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Idioms
See beyond in the Oxford Advanced American DictionarySee beyond in the Oxford Learner's Dictionary of Academic English(go) above and beyond (something)
- (informal) (to do) even more than is expected or demanded
- Our staff members will go above and beyond to ensure that our customers are satisfied.
the back of beyond
- (informal) a place that is a long way from other houses, towns, etc.
- We stayed in some farmhouse in the back of beyond.
without/beyond (a) doubt
- used when you are giving your opinion and emphasizing the point that you are making
- This meeting has been, without doubt, one of the most useful we have had so far.
- Without the slightest doubt this is a remarkable exhibition.
- She is without a doubt the best player I know.
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