beside Definition
- 1at the side of; next to
- 2compared with
Using beside: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "beside" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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She sat beside me during the movie.
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The park is beside the river.
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Beside his brother, he looked small.
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Beside the point, but have you seen the new restaurant downtown?
beside Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with beside
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He was beside himself with rage when he heard the news.
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His comments were beside the mark and didn't address the real issue.
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Whether or not she likes the color is beside the point. We need to know if it will fit in the room.
Origins of beside
from Old English 'be sidan', meaning 'by the side'
Summary: beside in Brief
The preposition 'beside' [bɪˈsaɪd] means 'at the side of; next to' or 'compared with'. It is often used to describe physical proximity, as in 'The park is beside the river.' 'Beside' also appears in idiomatic phrases like 'beside oneself,' indicating strong emotions, and 'beside the point,' meaning not relevant to the topic at hand.