Simple meaning
What does Beside mean?
Beside means next to.
Dictionary definition
Next to something or someone.
Example sentences
Beside in a sentence
easy
Sit beside me at lunch.
medium
The notebook is beside the laptop.
hard
In the scene, the hero stands beside a friend to show support.
Synonyms
Words like Beside
next toUse for something close at one side.
alongsideUse for being by someone in support.
Antonyms
Opposite words
far fromUse for being at a distance.
awayUse for being not nearby.
Word family
Beside word family
Base word
beside
preposition
beside
Base form.
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What does beside mean in context?
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