prep., adv., & n.
--prep.
1. at or to the further side of (beyond the river).
2 outside the scope, range, or understanding of (beyond repair; beyond a joke; it is beyond me).
3 more than.
--adv.
1. at or to the further side.
2 further on.
--n. (prec. by the) the unknown after death.
Phrases and idioms:
the back of beyond see BACK.
Etymology: OE beg(e)ondan (as BY, YON, YONDER)