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Going "behind" and "beyond"
Reviewed and edited by 
Anwar Kareem 25/12/2024, 12:13
Anwar Kareem 25/12/2024, 12:13English.me team member
What is similar?
Both "behind" and "beyond" are prepositions and adverbs that relate to position or state. They are often used to describe spatial relationships or metaphorical concepts and can indicate relative positions.
What is different?
"Behind" generally refers to something in a backward position or at the rear of another object, often indicating proximity. "Beyond" typically indicates further distance or something that surpasses a limit, either physically, metaphorically, or conceptually.
Which one is more common?
Examples of usage
Behind- The house is behind the tall trees.
- She looked behind to check if someone was following her.
- The team is behind in the competition.
- The mountains extend beyond the horizon.
- This topic goes beyond my understanding.
- The opportunities available now are beyond our wildest dreams.
Difference
