beyond
|be/yond|
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/bɪˈjɑnd/
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/bɪˈjɒnd/
further than
Etymology
Etymology Information
'beyond' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'begeondan', where 'be-' meant 'by' and 'geond' meant 'yonder'.
Historical Evolution
'begeondan' transformed into the Middle English word 'beyonde', and eventually became the modern English word 'beyond'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'on the other side', but over time it evolved into its current meanings of 'further than' and 'in addition'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the unknown or unexplored.
He was curious about what lay beyond.
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Adverb 1
in addition; further.
The project went beyond our expectations.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35