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1beside

preposition be·side \bi-ˈsīd, bē-\

: by the side of (someone or something) : next to (someone or something)

: in comparison with (something)

Full Definition of BESIDE

1
a :  by the side of <walk beside me>
b :  in comparison with
c :  on a par with
2
:  besides
3
:  not relevant to <beside the point>
beside oneself
:  in a state of extreme excitement
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Origin of BESIDE

Middle English, adverb & preposition, from Old English be sīdan at or to the side, from be at (from ) + sīdan, dative & accusative of sīde side — more at by
First Known Use: 13th century

Related to BESIDE

2beside

adverb

Definition of BESIDE

1
archaic :  nearby
2
archaic :  besides

First Known Use of BESIDE

14th century
BESIDE Defined for Kids

beside

preposition be·side \bi-ˈsīd\

Definition of BESIDE for Kids

1
:  at or by the side of <Come, sit beside me.>
2
:  compared with <He looks small beside you.>
3
:  1besides
4
:  not relating to <That remark is beside the point.>

Headscratcher for BESIDE

If you are beside yourself, you're not by your own side. When you're beside yourself, you're very upset.

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