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beside

[bih-sahyd] / bɪˈsaɪd /
ADVERB
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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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In a statement, Muir said Belfast Lough was "much-loved by the communities who live beside it and is an essential habitat for local wildlife".

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

Now, I don’t believe there’s scientific evidence that the species did that, but that’s beside the point.

From Salon • Apr. 12, 2026

As the fighting stretched on, other grieving families asked to bury their dead beside Hassan.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

Whether those worries are justified has gotten to be beside the point as the software trade continues to unwind.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

“And she is my sister too!” cried Karli, beside himself with excitement.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo