Definition of: beyond

(bi·yond′) prep.
1. Farther or more distant than; on or to the far side of: the house beyond the turn of the road.
2. Extending further than: staying beyond his usual hour.
3. Out of the reach or scope of: Algebra is beyond me.
4. Surpassing; superior to; exceeding: a woman lovely beyond description.
—adverb Farther on or away; at a distance.
—the (great) beyond Whatever comes after death. [OE begeondan <be- near + geondan yonder]