beside: betydning og definisjoner

At the side of; next to.

In comparison with: a proposal that seems quite reasonable beside the others.

On an equal footing with: has earned a place beside the best performers in the business.

In addition to: "Many creatures beside man live in communities” ( Stuart Chase). See Usage Note at besides.

Except for. See Usage Note at besides.

Not relevant to: a remark that was beside the point.

Archaic In addition.

Archaic Nearby.

beside (oneself) In a state of extreme excitement or agitation: They were beside themselves with glee.