Definitions

beside

[bih-sahyd] / bɪˈsaɪd /

ADVERB

next to

Synonyms

WEAK

a step from abreast of adjacent to adjoining alongside aside at one's elbow at the edge of at the side of bordering on by cheek by jowl close at hand close to close upon connected with contiguous to fornent in juxtaposition near nearby neck and neck neighboring next door to nigh opposite overlooking round side by side verging on with

PREPOSITION

next to

Synonyms

WEAK

adjoining alongside aside at one's elbow at the side of by cheek by jowl close at hand close to connected with contiguous to fornent in juxtaposition near nearby neck and neck neighboring next door to nigh opposite overlooking round side by side verging on with

Example Sentences

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"We opened two containers every day in the yard," he said, sitting in his office beside a whirling fan.

From Barron's • Jul. 5, 2026

Towers of luxury apartments loom over waterside bars beside Deansgate-Castlefield station.

From BBC • Jul. 5, 2026

He’s not trying to convince himself that Paris can be recreated beside four lanes of Bakersfield traffic.

From Salon • Jun. 30, 2026

Recently, a giant egg appeared in a nest atop the pillar beside Pinky’s.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 29, 2026

Folded up against the wall is a walker, and beside it, a wheelchair.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam