What is the Opposite(Antonym) of “beside”?

The Opposite(Antonym) of “beside”

The antonyms of beside are far from and away from. The antonyms far from and away from convey distance or separation from something or someone.

Explore all Antonyms of “beside”

• far from
• away from

Definitions and Examples of far from, away from

Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!

far from

At a great distance from something or someone.

Example

The nearest hospital is far from our house, so we have to drive for an hour to get there.

away from

Moving or situated at a distance from something or someone.

Example

He moved away from the city to live in a quiet countryside town.

Key Differences: far from vs away from

• 1. Far from implies a greater distance than away from.
• 2. Away from can also imply a sense of movement or direction, while far from only conveys distance.

Effective Usage of far from, away from

• 1. Location: Use far from and away from to describe the distance between two places or objects.
• 2. Direction: Use away from to indicate movement or direction away from something.
• 3. Comparison: Use far from to emphasize a greater distance compared to another location.

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Remember this!

The antonyms of beside are far from and away from. Far from implies a greater distance than away from, and away from can also imply a sense of movement or direction. Use these words to describe location, direction, and comparison.