Meaning of Beside the point
Not important to the matter being discussed.
In simple words: Not important or relevant.
Beside the point in a sentence
- Her comments about the weather were beside the point in our serious discussion.
- When addressing the issue, let's stick to facts and avoid anything that is beside the point.
- The manager felt that his colleague's jokes were beside the point during the presentation.
- Although interesting, that information is beside the point of our main argument.
- Discussing personal opinions on politics is often beside the point at work meetings.
How to use Beside the point
Use 'beside the point' in discussions to indicate that a comment does not relate to the main topic. Suitable in both formal and informal contexts.
Grammar pattern
standalone phrase
Memory hint
Imagine a point on a map; 'beside' means it's not where you need to be.
Related words
Collocations with Beside the point
- be beside the point
- beside the point in discussions
- something is beside the point
- aside from the point
- focus on the point
Synonyms for Beside the point
- irrelevant
- unrelated
- immaterial
- aside
- off-topic
Common mistakes with Beside the point
- Confused with 'besides the point', which has a similar meaning.
- Using it in very formal writing where a simpler phrase might be clearer.
- Mispronouncing or misusing in casual conversation.
Beside the point appears in
Beside the point in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
غير مهم، لا علاقة له بالموضوع
غير مهم أو غير ذي صلة.
- Bengaliবাংলা
প্রাসঙ্গিক নয়
গুরুত্বপূর্ণ বা প্রাসঙ্গিক নয়।
- GermanDeutsch
Nebensächlich
Nicht wichtig oder relevant.
- SpanishEspañol
Fuera de lugar
No es importante o relevante.
- Persianفارسی
بیربط
مهم یا مرتبط نیست.
- FrenchFrançais
Hors sujet
Pas important ou pertinent.
- Hindiहिन्दी
असंगत
महत्वपूर्ण या प्रासंगिक नहीं।
- ItalianItaliano
Fuori luogo, Irrilevante
Non importante o rilevante.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Irrelevante, Não vem ao caso
Não é importante ou relevante.
- RussianРусский
Не по теме, Не имеет отношения к делу
Неважно или не относится к делу.
- Urduاردو
غیر متعلق
غیر اہم یا غیر متعلق۔
- Chinese中文
离题
不重要或不相关。
More chunks like Beside the point
- Irrelevant
- Aside
- AddressA1
details of where somebody lives or works and where letters, etc. can be sent
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There is absolutely nothing remaining.
- From you so long
Indicates that someone has been absent for a considerable time.
- I should have known
Expresses regret for not recognizing something sooner.
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Frequently asked questions about Beside the point
What does Beside the point mean?
Not important or relevant.
What is the definition of Beside the point?
Not important to the matter being discussed.
How do you use Beside the point in a sentence?
Her comments about the weather were beside the point in our serious discussion.
Can you give another example of Beside the point?
When addressing the issue, let's stick to facts and avoid anything that is beside the point.
What are synonyms for Beside the point?
Common alternatives include irrelevant, unrelated, immaterial, aside, off-topic.
What words go with Beside the point?
It commonly pairs with be beside the point, beside the point in discussions, something is beside the point, aside from the point, focus on the point.
What are common mistakes when using Beside the point?
Confused with 'besides the point', which has a similar meaning. Using it in very formal writing where a simpler phrase might be clearer. Mispronouncing or misusing in casual conversation.
How do you pronounce Beside the point?
US: //bɪˈsaɪd ðə pɔɪnt//, UK: //bɪˈsaɪd ðə pɔɪnt//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Beside the point?
Use 'beside the point' in discussions to indicate that a comment does not relate to the main topic. Suitable in both formal and informal contexts.

