Antonyms for be side


Grammar : Adj, adv, prep, verb
Spell : bih-sahyd
Phonetic Transcription : bɪˈsaɪd


Definition of be side

Origin :
  • Old English be sidan "by the side of" (only as two words), from be- + sidan dative of side (n.). By 1200, formed as one word and used as both adverb and preposition. The alternative Middle English meaning "outside" led to the sense preserved in beside oneself "out of one's wits" (late 15c.).
  • As in near : adj close by physically
  • As in next : adj coming immediately after in space, time, order
  • As in neighboring : adj adjacent
  • As in adjacent : adj next to, abutting
  • As in contiguous : adj adjacent, in contact
  • As in aside : adv away from; to the side
  • As in off : adv apart, away
  • As in on : adv in contact; ahead of
  • As in beside : adv next to
  • As in side by side : adv next to each other
  • As in abreast : adv next to, alongside
  • As in besides : prep apart from
  • As in besides : prep in addition to
  • As in aside from : prep apart from
  • As in unto : prep to
  • As in by : prep next to
  • As in with : prep accompanying
  • As in alongside : prep close, near side of
  • As in about : prep near or close to in position
  • As in favor : verb prefer, like

Synonyms for be side

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