beyond

Definition

Further away than.

Etymology

From Middle English biyonde, from Old English beġeondan, from be- + ġeond; related to yonder.

Example Sentences

• "No swimming beyond this point."
• "England were graphically illustrating the huge gulf in class between the sides and it was no surprise when Lampard added the second just before the half hour. Steven Gerrard found his Liverpool team-mate Glen Johnson and Lampard arrived in the area with perfect timing to glide a header beyond Namasco."
• "Your staff went beyond my expectations in refunding my parking ticket."