Today we answer a question from Ahmed in Egypt. He writes:
I would like to know the exact meaning of beyond and its uses and the difference between it and behind. Thanks in advance. -- Ahmed, Egypt. Dear Ahmed, Thank you for writing. While the words "beyond" and "behind" are similar, there are important differences between them. As an adverb, it means at a further distance, as in this example: From my window, I can see the city lights and the mountains beyond. It can also mean to or until a later time, or in the future, as in this sentence: