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Beyond: Meaning, Examples, and Usage Guide (2 meaning)
Meaning 1：on the far side (beyond)
beyond
/bɪˈjɑːnd/
prep.
on or to the farther side of something; past a point in time.
on the far side
➕
/ɑːn ðə fɑːr saɪd/
prep.
On or to the farther side of something, indicating a physical position past a specific point or obstacle.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
From Old English begeondan: be- 'by' + geond 'yonder', meaning 'on the farther side'.
💡 Mnemonic
Think 'be' + 'yonder' (old word for over there). Beyond = further away or past a limit.
📖 Example
The hiker could see a beautiful valley beyond the mountain.
The hiker could see a beautiful valley on the far side of the mountain.
🔗 Collocations
beyond the horizon – on the far side of the line where earth and sky meet
beyond the border – on the other side of a national boundary
beyond the trees – further away than the line of trees
🔄 Synonyms
across (prep.) – on the opposite side of something
past (prep.) – on the far side of a point in space or time
farther than (phrase) – at a greater distance than
🚫 Antonyms
before (prep.) – in front of or earlier than
within (prep.) – inside the limits or boundaries of
on this side (phrase) – on the nearer side of a boundary
📖 Cultural Story
Evolved from Old English begeondan, composed of be- 'by' and geond 'yonder'. It has been used since the 12th century to indicate something past a boundary or limit.
Meaning 2：outside the limits of (beyond)
beyond
/bɪˈjɑːnd/
prep.
outside the limits or possibilities of something; more than.
outside the limits of
➕
/aʊtˈsaɪd ðə ˈlɪmɪts ɒv/
prep.
Used to indicate that something is greater than a particular amount or exceeds a certain limit, possibility, or expectation.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
The capabilities of this new AI are beyond my expectations.
The capabilities of this new AI are more than I expected.
🔗 Collocations
beyond repair – in a condition that cannot be fixed
beyond control – in a state that cannot be managed or directed
beyond doubt – certainly true; without any question
🔄 Synonyms
exceeding (adj.) – going beyond a particular amount or limit
surpassing (adj.) – being greater or better than something else
above (prep.) – higher in amount or degree than
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