beyond
Translation
beyond, past, further than
Examples
The mountains are beyond the river.
The mountains are beyond the river.
His actions were beyond my understanding.
His actions were beyond my understanding.
The work is beyond his ability.
The work is beyond his ability.
Grammar Patterns
beyond ((sth.)) on the other side of (sth.) The mountains are beyond the river.
Similar Words
Synonyms: past, over, further than
Etymology
From Old English 'begeondan' meaning 'on the other side of', from 'be-' (by) + 'geondan' (yonder).
Memory Tips
Think of it as 'by yonder', meaning on the far side of something. Imagine looking 'beyond' the horizon.