the great beyond

1. on or to the far side of; farther on than; past: beyond the river
2. farther on in time than; later than: beyond the visiting hours
3. outside the reach, possibility, or understanding of: beyond help, beyond belief
4. more or better than; exceeding; surpassing: a success beyond one's expectations
5. in addition to: he had no experience beyond school training

Origin: ME biyonde < OE begeondan < be, by + geond, yonder

adverb

1. farther out; farther away
2. in addition; besides