Besides

Pronunciation: /bɪˈsaɪd/

Besides (preposition)

  1. At the side of someone or something.
  2. When comparing two things or people.

Examples

  • The lamp is beside the bed.
  • She sat beside her friend during lunch.

Common collocations: sit beside, stand beside, place beside, pale beside, diminish beside

Synonyms of Besides

Neutral

Antonyms of Besides

  • indicating distance rather than proximity