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

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“We will continue to stand beside him and his family through this difficult time, offering our love, prayers, strength and support.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

I lead him back to bed, cuddle up beside him.

From Slate • May 10, 2026

Close by people are taking selfies beside an art installation that spells out the word.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

Some tour companies are trying to combat the practice, with operator Thomas Cook offering tourists the option to pre-book a spot beside the pool for an additional fee.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

Now Lloyd and J.W. were beside me, drinking it all in.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck

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