beside
Translation
next to, at the side of, compared with
Examples
He sat beside me.
He sat beside me.
That seems unimportant beside the main problem.
That seems unimportant beside the main problem.
Grammar Patterns
beside ((sb./sth.)) next to (sb./sth.) He sat beside me.
Similar Words
Synonyms: next to, near; Commonly confused with: besides
Etymology
From Old English 'be sīdan', meaning 'by the side of'. It combines 'be-' (by) and 'side'.
Memory Tips
Think of the phrase 'be by my side'. This directly helps you remember that 'beside' means next to.