— beyondness , n.
/bee ond", bi yond"/ , prep.
1. on, at, or to the farther side of: Beyond those trees you'll find his house.
2. farther on than; more distant than: beyond the horizon; beyond the sea.
3. outside the understanding, limits, or reach of; past: beyond comprehension; beyond endurance; beyond help.
4. superior to; surpassing; above: wise beyond all others.
5. more than; in excess of; over and above: to stay beyond one's welcome.
adv.
6. farther on or away: as far as the house and beyond.
n.
7. the beyond ,
a. that which is at a great distance.
b. Also, the great beyond . the afterlife; life after death.
[ bef. 1000; ME beyonden, OE begeondan. See BE-, YOND (adv.) ]