Synonyms of beside

beside 1 of 2

preposition

bi-ˈsīd 

1

as in besides

in addition to

I'll need one more helper beside all of you

Synonyms & Similar Words

• besides
• along with
• together with
• at that
• beyond
• as well as
• including
• plus
• over and above

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• except
• less
• wanting
• minus

2

as in except

not including

I need four books beside this one

Synonyms & Similar Words

• except
• besides
• but
• other than
• except for
• bar
• outside
• apart from
• excluding
• saving
• save
• outside of
• aside from
• exclusive of
• barring

beside

2 of 2

adverb

as in nearby

Related Words

• nearby
• beneath
• underneath
• near
• below
• under

Dissimilar Words

• up
• overhead
• aloft

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of beside

Preposition

For travelers, the old chapel is a curiosity, a historic church beside America's most famous highway. — Harry Bruinius, Christian Science Monitor, 5 July 2026

Washington originally wrote the address beside a brass candlestand, which was passed down through his family until 1878, when it was transferred to the United States government and then, a few years later, to the Smithsonian. — Lonnie G. Bunch Iii, The Atlantic, 4 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

Phrases Containing beside

• beside oneself
• beside the point