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Definition of: beside
(bi·sīd′) prep.
1. At the side of; in proximity to: a path beside the river.
2. In comparison with: My merit is little beside yours.
3. Away or apart from: This discussion is beside the point.
4. Other than; over and above: I have no treasure beside this.
—beside oneself Out of one's senses, as from anger, fear, etc.
—adverb In addition to; besides. See synonyms under ADJACENT. [OE be sidan by the side (of)]
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