/bɪˈsaɪd/
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Translation
At the side of someone or something; next to them.
Word origin
From Old English be sidan, meaning by the side.
- Origin
- Old English
- Root
- be sidan
- English cognates
- side
Examples
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"Beside" means at the side of someone or something.
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It tells you the lamp is right next to the bed.
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"Beside" and "next to" mean almost the same thing.
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