Basic Details
Word: Beyond
Part of Speech: Preposition / Adverb
Meaning: Further away in the distance than something; out of reach or beyond a certain point.
Synonyms: Past, outside, further
Antonyms: Within, inside, below
Idioms and Phrases
- Beyond a shadow of a doubt: This means something is certain or completely true. Example: "The evidence proved, beyond a shadow of a doubt, that she was innocent."
- Beyond one's means: To spend more money than one can afford. Example: "Buying a new car was beyond his means, so he decided to keep the old one."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The mountain stood tall, beyond the valley, covered in snow.
Example 2: As she read, she found her imagination drifting beyond the pages of the book.
Example 3: The park, with its large trees and playgrounds, is just beyond the river.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "beyond" has Old English origins and comes from "be-geondan," meaning "by, from the other side"? It has been used in the English language for over a thousand years!
Famous Quote
"The future lies beyond our reach." Anon
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "beyond" mean?
a) Inside
b) Further away than
c) Close to
d) Below
Answer: b) Further away than
2. Which of these is a synonym of "beyond"?
a) Inside
b) Past
c) Near
d) For
Answer: b) Past
3. Which of these is an antonym of "beyond"?
a) Further
b) Above
c) Within
d) Further away
Answer: c) Within
4. Which sentence uses "beyond" correctly?
a) The cat jumped beyond the fence to chase a butterfly.
b) She held her breath beyond the water.
c) The bird is beyond the ground.
d) The train is beyond the shop for a rest.
Answer: a) The cat jumped beyond the fence to chase a butterfly.
5. Which idiom means something is certain?
a) Beyond one's means
b) Beyond a shadow of a doubt
c) Beyond the rainbow
d) Beyond compare
Answer: b) Beyond a shadow of a doubt
