beside

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beside

1. They're standing beside each other.

They're standing next to each other.

(beside = next to)

* Beside" is not the same as "besides." Be careful not to confuse these two words.

2. The opera house in Sydney is beside the ocean.

3. The cathedral is beside the river.

4. The bacon is beside the eggs.

5. He sat beside the window and waited for the truck to come.

6. In many cities, modern buildings are right beside older buildings.

7. He's standing beside the computer.

8. Do you want to sit beside the water and have lunch?