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beside
The definition of beside means by, along side, in comparison or near, or means not relevant.
(adverb)- An example of the use of beside as an adverb is in the sentence, "The nightstand is beside the bed," which means that the nightstand is next to the bed.
- An example of the use of beside as an adverb is in the sentence, "That factor is beside the point," which means that the factor is irrelevant to the point.
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See beside in Webster's New World College Dictionary
- by or at the side of; alongside; near
- in comparison with: beside yours my share seems small
- besides
- not pertinent to: that's beside the point
Origin: ME < OE bi sidan (dat. of side): see by & side
adverb
Archaic in addition
See beside in American Heritage Dictionary 4
preposition
- At the side of; next to.
- a. In comparison with: a proposal that seems quite reasonable beside the others.b. On an equal footing with: has earned a place beside the best performers in the business.
- In addition to: “Many creatures beside man live in communities” (Stuart Chase). See Usage Note at besides.
- Except for. See Usage Note at besides.
- Not relevant to: a remark that was beside the point.
Archaic
- In addition.
- Nearby.
Origin:
Origin: Middle English biside
Origin: , from Old English be sīdan
Origin: : be, by; see by1
Origin: + sīde, side
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