beside (/bɪˈsaɪd/)
preposition · Beginner · Daily Life
🔊 /bɪˈsaɪd/
Meaning
Meaning: next to
At the side of; next to someone or something.
Examples
🗣 Sit beside me.
Etymology
From Old English ‘be sidan’, meaning ‘by the side’.
How & Where It’s Used
Do not confuse with ‘besides’, which means ‘in addition’.
Tags: preposition, position