beside 1 of 2

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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Relevance

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

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beside

2 of 2

adverb

as in nearby

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Recent Examples of beside
Preposition
In the hands of a writer like Woolf, a single day in the life of a society wife can stand beside Napoleon’s retreat from Moscow. — Literary Hub, 24 July 2026 With his new team in the 76ers, James will be able to take more of a backseat role beside co-stars in Joel Embiid, Jaylen Brown and Tyrese Maxey. — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 24 July 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
  • The charred remains of a bus and seven cars could be seen nearby from clashes with the crowds.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 31 July 2026
  • What to do nearby While the free continental breakfast is fine, do pop over to Madcap Coffee for an excellent roast, or take a short stroll to colorful SPKRBOX, a coffee bar by day that spins vinyl by night.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 July 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
  • On April 11, the appeals court sent the case back to Judge Leon to clarify whether the military complex beneath was subject to his order, allowing construction to continue in the interim.
    — Simon Ducroquet, New York Times, 30 July 2026
  • But my favorite might be the slaw dog, with coleslaw cooling and sweetening the slightly spicy chili beneath.
    — USA TODAY Network, USA Today, 15 July 2026
Definition of beneath
Adverb
  • Models underneath treated as swappable parts, some of them eventually running on infrastructure the firm hosts itself.
    — Don Muir, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • The outfit is similar to one Saldaña wore just a few weeks ago — trousers and a double-breasted blazer with subtle lace detail underneath.
    — Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 27 July 2026
Definition of underneath
Adverb
  • Attacks continue The truce halted full-scale fighting but has not ended near-daily Israeli strikes.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 31 July 2026
  • During the process, a bit of friction occurs roughening the surface of the line on a near-microscopic level.
    — Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 30 July 2026
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