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beyond

1 beyond /biˈɑːnd/ adverb
1 beyond
/biˈɑːnd/
adverb
Britannica Dictionary definition of BEYOND
: on or to the farther part or side
: to or until a later time
: in addition
2 beyond /bɪˈɑːnd/ preposition
2 beyond
/bɪˈɑːnd/
preposition
Britannica Dictionary definition of BEYOND
: on or to the farther part or side of (something) : at a greater distance than (something)
: outside the limits or range of (something) : more than (something)
◊ If you live beyond your means, you spend more money than you earn.
used to say that something cannot be changed, understood, etc.
◊ If something is beyond you, you do not understand it.
: for a period of time that continues after (a particular date, age, etc.)
: in addition to

above and beyond

see 2above