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preposition

bi-ˈsīd How to pronounce beside (audio)
Definition of besidenext
1
as in besides
in addition to I'll need one more helper beside all of you

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2
as in except
not including I need four books beside this one

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beside

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adverb

as in nearby

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Recent Examples of beside
Preposition
Hiking, paddling and evenings beside a fire make Rangeley an especially convincing early-autumn escape, even when much of Maine’s coast still feels like late summer. — Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026 Two lakes that subsequently formed beside the site of catastrophic landslides sparked fears of fresh flooding and prompted both China and Nepal to briefly pause rescue efforts. — Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026
Adverb
Place task lighting beside or behind you, opposite your writing hand. — Brandi Jones, Health, 25 Feb. 2026 The good news is that the France international enjoyed a good loan spell at Juventus in the second half of last season — mostly under Tudor — scoring 10 goals across 19 matches in the league and Club World Cup, occasionally playing beside or behind Dusan Vlahovic. — Thom Harris, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for beside
Recent Examples of Synonyms for beside
  1. besides
  2. except
  3. nearby
  4. but
  5. beneath
  6. underneath
  7. near
Preposition
  • But his death had many contributing factors besides being unable to breath while face down on the ground.
    — Kevin Grasha, Cincinnati.com, 2 June 2020
  • The airline’s crew members and ground services personnel are undergoing detailed health check-ups at regular intervals, besides wearing protective gear at all times.
    — Niharika Sharma, Quartz India, 31 May 2020
Definition of besides
Preposition
  • At Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort, face masks are required in public areas, except when dining or swimming, capacity of public areas will be limited, and housekeeping and public area attendants will increase their cleaning procedures.
    — Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 4 June 2020
  • The city advised all residents to stay inside except those going to and from work and anyone seeking or giving emergency care, according to Mayor Eric Garcetti's official Twitter account.
    — NBC News, NBC News, 1 June 2020
Definition of except
Adverb
  • Officials warned residents to avoid the densely populated Loring Park neighborhood nearby.
    — Tim Sullivan, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Until now, the only upscale stay nearby has been an Explora Jirira Lodge.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of nearby
Preposition
  • Normally, big job losses trigger massive searches for full-time jobs, but this crisis has been anything but normal.
    — Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 1 June 2020
  • Despite the pleas for calm, the nation seemed anything but as a fitful week drew to a close.
    — Robert Klemko, Washington Post, 30 May 2020
Definition of but
Adverb
  • When that energy reaches the ground, some of it is converted into seismic waves that ripple through the soil and rock beneath.
    — Nolan Roth, Scientific American, 23 Aug. 2026
  • The orbiter completes a lunar polar orbit every two hours, as the moon rotates beneath.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of beneath
Adverb
  • My uniform was fishnets with Ugg boots that went up to my knees, shorts and two layered tank tops or a collared shirt with a tank top underneath and the collar open.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The auditable system underneath is what regulators certify, auditors sample and courts subpoena.
    — Rob Green, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of underneath
Adverb
  • The top perovskite layer absorbs high-energy blue and ultraviolet light while allowing longer wavelengths to pass through to the bottom CIGS layer, which efficiently captures the remaining low-energy near-infrared light.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Across much of the country, temperatures are expected to be near-normal or warmer than normal.
    — Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 3 Sep. 2026
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“Beside.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beside. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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