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Sit beside me at lunch.
What does Beside mean?
Beside means next to.
Dictionary definition
Next to something or someone.
Example sentences
Beside in a sentence
medium
The notebook is beside the laptop.
hard
In the scene, the hero stands beside a friend to show support.
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What does beside mean?
Beside means next to.
Practice 2
Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to beside?
Next to is closest because it connects to this meaning: Beside means next to.
Practice 3
Which word or phrase is a useful contrast to beside?
Far from is a useful contrast because beside means: Beside means next to.
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Beside
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WordBeside.
Partpreposition.
MeaningBeside means next to.
ExampleExample: Sit beside me at lunch.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- bih · syd
- Strongest beat
- syd
- Ending
- syd
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on syd.
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Synonyms
Words like Beside
next toClose at one side.
alongsideBeside or together with someone.
Antonyms
Opposite words
far fromAt a distance.
away fromNot nearby.
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Word family
Beside word family
Base word
beside
preposition
beside
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Hint for students
Beside means next to or at the side of something.
Common mix-up
Beside is not the same as besides. Beside means next to; besides means also or except for.
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Write one sentence that shows beside without using the word beside. Model sentence: The backpack sat next to the desk leg. Clue words: backpack, sat, next to, desk leg Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show one thing at the side of another thing?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: 'The lamp stood beside the couch.' Why does beside fit better than above?
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