A tiger rested in the shade beside the water.
A tiger rested in the shade beside the water.
English
beside
bɪˈsaɪd, biˈsaɪd, bəˈsaɪd
Meaning: at the side of; next to
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Example sentences
She sat down beside the river.
She sat down beside the river.
Smooth stones line the garden path beside the pond.
Smooth stones line the garden path beside the pond.
A violet grew beside the garden path.
A small purple flower grew beside the garden path.
A willow grows beside the quiet river.
A willow grows beside the quiet river.
Usage Notes
Used to describe being next to someone or something. It can also be used for comparison ('puny beside him').
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