beside
0 antonyms and opposites of beside, grouped by meaning.
Prep — Next to; at the side of.
How to use beside
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Old English be sīdan, literally "by the side."
Full origin of beside →Frequently asked questions
What does “beside” mean?
The word “beside” means next to; at the side of. In plain terms, physically next to something, or, in the phrase "beside the point," irrelevant.
How do you pronounce “beside”?
“Beside” is pronounced bih-SYD (/bɪˈsaɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “beside” in a sentence?
Here is “beside” used in a sentence: “She sat beside him on the train.”
What part of speech is “beside”?
“Beside” is a preposition.
Where does the word “beside” come from?
The word “beside” comes from Old English. From Old English be sīdan, literally "by the side.".
Is “beside” a common word?
“Beside” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A1 level.
How many meanings does “beside” have?
“Beside” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: next to; at the side of.
What is the difference between beside and besides?
Beside is a preposition meaning next to or at the side of, as in "she sat beside me." Besides means in addition to or apart from, as in "besides tea, we had coffee." Mixing the two is one of the most common errors with this word.
Is it correct to say beside myself?
Yes. "Beside myself" is an established idiom meaning overwhelmed by a strong emotion, such as being beside oneself with worry or joy. Here beside conveys being almost outside one's normal state rather than physically next to something.