Cool MateMeaning of Beside
In simple words: Next to or at the side of something.
Beside in a sentence
- He sat beside her all night.
- a mill beside a stream
- My painting looks childish beside yours.
- Yes, I know it was an accident, but that's beside the point.
- They took my words out of context, but that’s beside the point.
- He was beside himself with rage when I told him what I had done.
- They were beside themselves with excitement.
How to use Beside
Use 'beside' to indicate physical position next to something. Avoid using it in more formal contexts where 'next to' might be preferred.
Grammar pattern
beside + object
Memory hint
Think of 'be side by side' to remember that 'beside' means next to.
Related words
Collocations with Beside
- sit beside
- stand beside
- place beside
Synonyms for Beside
- next to
- alongside
- adjacent to
- close to
Opposites of Beside
- far from
- away from
Common mistakes with Beside
- Confused with 'besides', which means 'in addition to'
- Using 'beside' when a different preposition is needed, like 'in front of'
- Incorrectly placing 'beside' at the end of a sentence
Beside appears in
Beside in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
بجانب, بجوار, بجانب ذلك
بجانب أو عند جانب شيء ما.
- Bengaliবাংলা
পাশে
কোনো কিছুর পাশে বা সংলগ্ন।
- GermanDeutsch
Neben, daneben
Neben oder an der Seite von etwas.
- SpanishEspañol
Al lado de, junto a
Al lado o a un lado de algo.
- Persianفارسی
کنار، پهلو، در کنار
کنار یا پهلوی چیزی.
- FrenchFrançais
À côté de, au bord de
À côté ou au bord de quelque chose.
- Hindiहिन्दी
बगल में, के पास
किसी चीज़ के बगल में या किनारे पर।
- ItalianItaliano
Vicino a, Accanto a
Accanto o al fianco di qualcosa.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Ao lado de, Junto a
Ao lado de algo.
- RussianРусский
Рядом, возле, у
Рядом или сбоку от чего-то.
- Urduاردو
کے ساتھ، کے پہلو میں، کے ساتھ ساتھ
کسی چیز کے ساتھ یا پہلو میں۔
- Chinese中文
Beside, 在...旁边
在某物旁边。
More words like Beside
- Alongside
- AbolishC1
To formally put an end to a system, practice, or institution.
- AbortionC1
the deliberate ending of a pregnancy at an early stage
- AbsenceC1
the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
- AbsentC1
not in a place because of illness, etc.
- AbsorbB2
To take in a liquid, gas, or other substances.
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Frequently asked questions about Beside
What does Beside mean?
Next to or at the side of something.
What is the definition of Beside?
next to or at the side of somebody/something
How do you use Beside in a sentence?
He sat beside her all night.
Can you give another example of Beside?
a mill beside a stream
What are synonyms for Beside?
Common alternatives include next to, alongside, adjacent to, close to.
What is the opposite of Beside?
Opposite meanings include far from, away from.
What words go with Beside?
It commonly pairs with sit beside, stand beside, place beside.
What are common mistakes when using Beside?
Confused with 'besides', which means 'in addition to' Using 'beside' when a different preposition is needed, like 'in front of' Incorrectly placing 'beside' at the end of a sentence
How do you pronounce Beside?
US: /["/bɪˈsaɪd/"]/, UK: /["/bɪˈsaɪd/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Beside?
Use 'beside' to indicate physical position next to something. Avoid using it in more formal contexts where 'next to' might be preferred.
What CEFR level is Beside?
"Beside" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.