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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But when he suddenly dies and the family’s estate, Longbourn, passes to another male relative, Mary resigns herself to a life sentence beside a mother who can barely stand her.

From Salon • May 20, 2026

When Nvidia reports earnings on Wednesday, the numbers will be almost beside the point.

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

Known as "the jungle", the camp is a scrubby patch of land beside a road and a railway line.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

“We will continue to stand beside him and his family through this difficult time, offering our love, prayers, strength and support.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

Mystery Auntie grabbed a striped orange folding chair from her pile of belongings beside the table.

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

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