Above vs. Beyond — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Above and Beyond
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Above
In extended space over and not touching
A cable runs above the duct
A display of fireworks above the town
Beyond
On the far side of; past
Just beyond the fence.
Above
At a higher level or layer than
From his flat above the corner shop
Bruises above both eyes
Beyond
Later than; after
Beyond midnight.
Above
Higher than (a specified amount, rate, or norm)
The food was well above average
Above sea level
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Beyond
To a degree that is past the understanding, reach, or scope of
An evil beyond remedy.
Above
At a higher level or layer
Place a quantity of mud in a jar with water above
Beyond
To a degree or amount greater than
Rich beyond his wildest dreams.
Above
On high; overhead
The clouds above.
Beyond
In addition to
Asked for nothing beyond peace and quiet.
Above
In heaven; heavenward.
Beyond
Farther along or away.
Above
Upstairs
A table in the dining room above.
Beyond
In addition; more
Wanted her share but nothing beyond.
Above
To a degree that is over zero
15° above.
Beyond
That which is past or to a degree greater than knowledge or experience; the unknown
"Sputnik, the first satellite to enter the great beyond of space" (Dale Russakoff).
Above
In or to a higher place.
Beyond
The world beyond death; the hereafter.
Above
In an earlier part of a given text
"Unlike the species discussed above, bees, ants, and wasps don't make males and females using combinations of special sex chromosomes" (Marlene Zuk).
Beyond
Further away than.
Above
In or to a higher rank or position
The ranks of major and above.
Beyond
On the far side of.
No swimming beyond this point.
Above
Over or higher than
A cool spring above the timberline.
Beyond
Later than; after.
Above
Superior to in rank, position, or number; greater than
Put principles above expediency.
Beyond
Greater than; so as to exceed or surpass.
Your staff went beyond my expectations in refunding my parking ticket.
Above
Beyond the level or reach of
A shot that was heard above the music.
Beyond
In addition to; supplementing.
She had no reason for the conviction beyond the very inadequate one that she had seen him around London.
Above
In preference to
Chose quality above quantity.
Beyond
Past, or out of reach of.
You won't last beyond my first punch.
The patient was beyond medical help.
Above
Too honorable or proud to undertake
I am not above trying to bribe you. Do you think you are above bagging your own groceries?.
Beyond
(figurative) Not within the comprehension of.
He understood geometry well, but algebraic topology was beyond him.
Above
More than
Somewhat above normal temperature.
Beyond
Farther along or away.
Next year and beyond.
Above
Upstream of
A dam positioned ten miles above the town.
Beyond
In addition; more.
Above
North of
Minnesota is above Iowa.
Beyond
(informal) extremely, more than
Above
An earlier part of a given text
Refer to the above for that information.
Beyond
The unknown.
Above
The person or persons already referred to in a text
The above hereby affix their signatures.
Beyond
The hereafter.
Above
Appearing earlier in the same text
Flaws in the above interpretation.
Beyond
Something that is far beyond.
Above
Physically over; on top of; worn on top of, said of clothing.
He always put his coat on above his sweater.
Beyond
On the further side of; in the same direction as, and further on or away than.
Beyond that flaming hill.
Above
In or to a higher place; higher than; on or over the upper surface.
Beyond
At a place or time not yet reached; before.
A thing beyond us, even before our death.
Above
Farther north than.
Idaho is above Utah.
Beyond
Past, out of the reach or sphere of; further than; greater than; as, the patient was beyond medical aid; beyond one's strength.
Above
Rising; appearing out of reach height-wise.
Beyond
In a degree or amount exceeding or surpassing; proceeding to a greater degree than; above, as in dignity, excellence, or quality of any kind.
Beyond any of the great men of my country.
That no man go beyond and defraud his brother in any matter.
Above
(figuratively) Higher than; superior to in any respect; surpassing; higher in measure, degree, volume, or pitch, etc. than; out of reach; not exposed to; not likely to be affected by; incapable of negative actions or thoughts.
Even the chief of police is not above suspicion.
He was always above reproach.
I thought you said you were above these kinds of antics.
That's above my comprehension.
To cut above average
Beyond
Further away; at a distance; yonder.
Lo, where beyond he lyeth languishing.
Above
Higher in rank, status, or position.
To stand head and shoulders above the rest
Beyond
Farther along in space or time or degree;
Through the valley and beyond
To the eighth grade but not beyond
Will be influential in the 1990s and beyond
Above
(Scotland) In addition to; besides.
Above and beyond the call of duty
Over and above
Beyond
On the farther side from the observer;
A pond with a hayfield beyond
Above
Surpassing in number or quantity; more than.
That amount is way above our asking price.
Beyond
In addition;
Agreed to provide essentials but nothing beyond
Above
In preference to.
Above
Too proud to stoop to; averse to; disinclined towards;
The owner was above taking more than a token salary.
Above
Beyond; on the other side.
Above
(theater) Upstage of.
Above
Directly overhead; vertically on top of.
Above
Higher in the same page; earlier in the order as far as writing products go.
Above
Into or from heaven; in the sky.
He's in a better place now, floating free as the clouds above.
Above
In a higher place; upstairs; farther upstream.
Above
Higher in rank, power, or position.
He appealed to the court above.
Above
(archaic) In addition.
Above
More in number.
Above
Above zero; above freezing.
It was a cold day at only 5 above.
Above
(biology) On the upper half or the dorsal surface of an animal.
The sparrow I saw was rufous above and off-white below.
Above
Of heaven; heavenly.
Above
(by ellipsis) Being located higher on the same page or on a preceding page.
Above
Heaven.
Above
Something, especially a person's name in legal documents, that appears higher on the same page or on a preceding page.
Above
Higher authority.
Above
(archaic) betterment, raised status or condition.
Above
In or to a higher place; higher than; on or over the upper surface; over; - opposed to below or beneath.
Fowl that may fly above the earth.
Above
Figuratively, higher than; superior to in any respect; surpassing; beyond; higher in measure or degree than; as, things above comprehension; above mean actions; conduct above reproach.
I saw in the way a light from heaven above the brightness of the sun.
Above
In a higher place; overhead; into or from heaven; as, the clouds above.
Above
Earlier in order; higher in the same page; hence, in a foregoing page.
Above
Higher in rank or power; as, he appealed to the court above.
Above
More than; as, above five hundred were present.
Above
Appearing earlier in the same text;
Flaws in the above interpretation
Above
At an earlier place;
See above
Above
In or to a place that is higher
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