—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)
Useful english dictionary. 2012.