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Meaning of beside
The primary meaning of the word "beside" is to be at the side of something or someone.
Etymology of beside
The word "beside" originated from Old English "besīdan", which is derived from "be" (meaning "by" or "at") and "sīdan" (meaning "side")
Historically, the word has been used to indicate a location or position at the side of something or someone
Synonyms
adjacent to
next to
alongside
abreast
alongside of
close to
near to
nearest to
nearest
closest
adjoining
bordering
contiguous
nearby
adjoining to
adjacent
proximate
proximal
alongside
beside
near
close
adjacent
neighboring
adjacent to
nearest
closest
next door to
close by
hard by
in close proximity to
in proximity to
in the vicinity of
in the neighborhood of
nearby
near at hand
at close quarters
cheek by jowl
side by side
Definitions
- To be located at the side of something or someone
- * To be in a position that is not directly involved or concerned
- * To be in addition to something, or to be an alternative to it
Usage Examples
- The hotel is beside the beach, offering stunning views of the ocean
- * She sat beside him on the couch, watching the movie together
- * The new policy is beside the point, as it does not address the real issue
Antonyms
away from
far from
distant from
removed from
separate from
detached from
isolated from
disconnected from
apart from
on the other side of
opposite
against
across from
on the opposite side of
far off
at a distance
remote
inaccessible
out of reach
beyond
on the far side of
at arm's length