Words / B2

bi-Y-ond/bɪˈjɒnd/

Beyond means further than a place, or outside the range of something: beyond the river, beyond my control, beyond doubt. Past is close for place; outside is close for limits. It is also used in beyond + -ing (beyond saving). In speech, further than or more than is often enough. Do not confuse it with behind (at the back of).

Meaning

Further than; outside the range or limits of something.

Examples

• “The village is beyond the river.”
• “The farm lies beyond the last bus stop.”
• “Repairing it is beyond our budget this term.”

Good to know

beyond + place / beyond + noun (limits). Everyday: further than / outside. Contrast: behind = at the back.

Near in meaning

past

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