Kilo Lingo

/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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This word is part of lesson 50.