ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Beside

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /bɪˈsaɪd/ · Part of speech preposition

Quick meaning: Beside is a preposition meaning Next to; at the side of.

Meaning

Next to; at the side of.

More Meanings

  1. Not relevant to.
  2. Besides; in addition to.
  3. (literary or poetic) Otherwise; else; in addition; besides.

Example Sentences

A small table beside the bed
I'll need another dictionary beside this one.
For quotations using this term, see Citations:beside.
To all beside, as much an empty shade, An Eugene living, as a Caesar dead.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include also, too, likewise, furthermore, moreover, additionally.

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