How to Spell beside
beside
beside - preposition
- By the side of
- In comparison with
- On a par with
- Not relevant to
Source: Merriam-Webster Dictionary API
"walk beside me"
Usage examples
Examples: "The word "beside" is important to learn in spelling." "Can you use "beside" in a sentence?" "Understanding "beside" helps with reading comprehension."
Etymology
Middle English, adverb & preposition, from Old English {it}be sīdan{/it} at or to the side, from {it}be{/it} at (from {it}bī{/it}) + {it}sīdan{/it}, dative & accusative of {it}sīde{/it} side {ma}{mat|by|}{/ma}
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
Word family
besides