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

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"Adults travelling with children pay one reserved seat fee, but can select reserved seats beside them for up to 4 children on the same booking free of charge," the company said in a statement.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

“I had a lot of fun, if anything. We really did that out there. I’m so happy to be playing beside you. And we’re going for more.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Gavin Robinson praised MP Carla Lockhart and others after she was pictured at a protest standing beside masked men.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Whether this is intentional behavior born of the arrogance of power or a symptom of a deteriorating mental state is somewhat beside the point.

From Salon • May 26, 2026

Bracing herself on the guardrail, she knelt beside the fox.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman

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