Beside(preposition)
Meaning: At the side of; next to.
Synonyms: Alongside, By the side of, At the side of, Next to, Parallel to.
Example: I had trouble concentrating during the test because the guy beside me kept coughing and sniffling.
Beside and Besides are often mixed up. Beside (preposition) means At the side of; next to, while Besides (preposition) means In addition to; apart from.
Meaning: At the side of; next to.
Synonyms: Alongside, By the side of, At the side of, Next to, Parallel to.
Example: I had trouble concentrating during the test because the guy beside me kept coughing and sniffling.
Meaning: In addition to; apart from.
Synonyms: Apart from, Other than, Aside from, Excluding, Not including, Except, With the exception of, Excepting.
Example: Besides showing what someone looks like, a portrait painting tries to capture the person's mood or personality.
