beside

Word parts

be- + side

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /bɪˈsaɪd/,
• (US) IPA ^(key): /biˈsaɪd/ or /bəˈsaɪd/

• Audio (US)

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Preposition

Preposition beside

1. If ${\displaystyle x}$ is beside ${\displaystyle y}$, it is close to ${\displaystyle y}$, but not in front or behind.

   The book is beside the table.

Related words

• side

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