beside

English

/bɪˈsaɪd/, /biˈsaɪd/

prep
Definitions
  • next Next to; at the side of.
  • Not relevant to.
  • Besides; in addition to.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English beside inherited from Old English be sīdan pre from English side (long, trailing, ample, vast, distant).

Origin

English

side

Gloss

long, trailing, ample, vast, distant

Concept
Semantic Field

Emotions and values

Ontological Category

Action/Process

Kanji

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