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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I let my carpetbag drop beside me and reached up to touch the angled wall above my head.

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And I knew that Aunt Kitty, who was leaning on my shoulder beside me, was reading it, too.

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I asked, my voice a little breathy as I cantered beside her.

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When he disappeared back into the building, I jumped to my feet and onto the walkway beside my aunt, showering her with questions.

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I kept up beside her this time.

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