Beside — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

preposition adverb /bi-ˈsīd/ be·side

Meaning & Definition of Beside

Beside (preposition)

  1. by the side of
  2. in comparison with
  3. on a par with

Beside (adverb)

  1. nearby
  2. besides

Beside (preposition) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. in addition to

    "I'll need one more helper beside all of you"

    similar: as well as, besides, beyond, over and above, along with, at that, together with
    related: plus, including
    near: except, less, minus, wanting

  2. not including

    "I need four books beside this one"

    similar: apart from, aside from, bar, barring, besides, but, except, except for, excluding, exclusive of, other than, outside, outside of, save, saving

Beside (adverb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in nearby, near

    similar: near, nearby, below, beneath, under, underneath
    opposite: up, aloft, overhead

Related Entry: Beside oneself (phrase)

Beside oneself is a different word from Beside. The synonyms below are for beside oneself, not for beside.

  1. feeling overwhelming fear or worry

    "She was beside herself when her cat got out."

    similar: agitated, delirious, distracted, distrait, distraught, frantic, frenzied, hysterical
    related: alarmed, anxious, disquieted, disturbed, nervous, perturbed, tense, troubled, upset, worried, wrought (up), affrighted, aghast, fearful, frightened, horrified, scared, spooked, terrified, terrorized, ballistic, berserk, crazed, demented, deranged, mad, maniacal, nuclear, raging, ranting, raving
    opposite: collected, composed, recollected, self-collected, self-composed, self-possessed, unhysterical
    near: calm, peaceful, placid, self-possessed, serene, tranquil, cool, coolheaded, undisturbed, unperturbed, unshaken, untroubled, unworried

Related Entry: Beside the point (phrase)

Beside the point is a different word from Beside. The synonyms below are for beside the point, not for beside.

  1. not having anything to do with the matter at hand

    "I know your car broke down but that's beside the point, since you're late every single day, car trouble or not."

    similar: extraneous, immaterial, impertinent, inapplicable, inapposite, irrelative, irrelevant, neither here nor there
    related: incidental, peripheral, tangent, tangential, dead, moot, inconsequential, insignificant, unimportant, empty, inane, meaningless, pointless, senseless, useless, inappropriate, inapt, unsuitable
    opposite: applicable, apposite, apropos, germane, material, pertinent, pointed, relative, relevant
    near: important, meaningful, significant, sensible, useful, appropriate, apt, fit, suitable

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Beside

The most common words with a similar meaning to Beside:

as well as, besides, beyond, over and above, apart from, aside from, bar, barring, but, except, except for, excluding, exclusive of, other than, outside, outside of, save, saving, along with, at that, together with, near, nearby, below, beneath, under, underneath

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Beside

Words with the opposite meaning of Beside:

up, aloft, overhead

Related Words for Beside

plus, including

Near Antonyms of Beside

except, less, minus, wanting

Origin & Etymology of Beside

Middle English, adverb & preposition, from Old English be sīdan at or to the side, from be at (from bī) + sīdan, dative & accusative of sīde side by

First known use: 13th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Beside

Words & Phrases Containing Beside

beside oneself, beside the point

Frequently Asked Questions about Beside

What does "Beside" mean?

"Beside" means by the side of. As an a preposition and an adverb, it is defined as: by the side of. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Beside"?

Other words for "Beside" include as well as, besides, beyond, over and above, apart from, aside from, bar and barring. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Beside" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Beside"?

There are 29 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Beside". Common alternatives include as well as, besides, beyond, over and above, apart from, aside from, bar, barring, but and except.

What is the opposite of "Beside"?

Antonyms of "Beside" include up, aloft and overhead. Near antonyms include except, less, minus and wanting.

How do you use "Beside" in a sentence?

Examples of "Beside" in a sentence: "I'll need one more helper beside all of you"; "I need four books beside this one".

Is "Beside" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Beside" can be used as a preposition and an adverb, depending on the context.

Is "Beside" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B2-level word, "Beside" is typical of Cambridge B2 First (FCE), IELTS band 5.5–6.5, TOEFL iBT 72–94, PTE Academic 59–75, TOEIC Listening & Reading 785+.

How do you pronounce "Beside"?

"Beside" is pronounced /bi-ˈsīd/ and divided into syllables as be·side.