beyond

UK: bɪˈjɒnd | US: biˈɑːnd

Definition
  1. prep. at or to the farther side of something; past a point in space or time

  2. prep. outside the limits or scope of something

  3. adv. at or to the farther side; in addition

Structure
be <by, near>yond <that place, from Old English "geond">
Etymology

The word "beyond" originates from Old English begeondan, combining be- (meaning "by" or "near") and geond (meaning "that place" or "yonder"). Over time, geond evolved into "yond," an archaic term for "that place." The fusion of these morphemes created the modern sense of "at or to the farther side," reflecting spatial or metaphorical transcendence. The word's logic lies in its literal progression from proximity (be-) to distance (yond).

Examples
  1. The mountains stretch far beyond the horizon.

  2. His kindness goes beyond what is expected.

  3. She looked beyond the obvious to find the truth.

  4. The project’s cost is beyond our budget.

  5. Legends speak of worlds beyond our own.