beside

/ˈbiːsˌdaɪd/ BEE-sdayd

Definitions

1. adverb

in or to the side of something

“She sat beside me on the couch.”

2. preposition

next to or near something

“The park is beside the highway.”

3. noun

a position or place beside something

“He took his place beside the other players.”

Synonyms

  • adjacent
  • alongside
  • next to

Antonyms

  • across from
  • opposite