Beside

Pronunciation

• IPA: /biːˈsaɪd/, /bɪˈsaɪd/,
• Rhymes: -aɪd

Full definition of beside

Preposition

1. Next to; at the side of.A small table beside the bed
2. Not relevant to.That is beside the point
3. besides; in addition to
• Alexander PopeTo all beside, as much an empty shade,
  An Eugene living, as a Caesar dead.

Usage notes

Not to be confused with: besides. See Adverbial genitive.

Derived terms

• besidely
• beside oneself
• beside the point
• besides

Anagrams

• beedis