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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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While manager Pep Guardiola has led the club to an unprecedented period of success during his 10-year tenure, midfielder Silva - his most trusted lieutenant - has been beside him every step of the way.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

Barr interrogated experts from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, crammed in beside top FBI officials around a cheap table.

From Salon • Apr. 14, 2026

People are beside themselves with some mix of confusion and rage because stocks are barely down,” Donnelly said in written commentary.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026

Alongside the spectacle of execution and the glimmering blood, Mary, John, St. Dominic and others beside Christ in many of these frescos cover their faces or turn away.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

Cleo approaches the counter just as I freeze beside our empty stools.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith