Beside - translation, pronunciation and examples
beside
next to; at the side of
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neben mir
neben dir
neben dem Bett
neben der Tür
neben der Straße
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the same basic meaning as the headword; used for something directly next to another thing
general word for short distance; less direct than beside
usually describes something in the area, not specifically at the side of something
more formal; often used for things that share a border or are directly next to each other
formal and more specific; often means directly connected or sharing a border
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beside synonyms
What's the difference between beside / near / nearby / adjacent / adjoining / alongside
the same basic meaning as the headword; used for something directly next to another thing
She sat beside me.
Она села рядом со мной.
There is a park near my house.
Рядом с моим домом есть парк.
usually describes something in the area, not specifically at the side of something
There is a nearby shop.
Поблизости есть магазин.
more formal; often used for things that share a border or are directly next to each other
Our room is adjacent to the kitchen.
Наша комната смежная с кухней.
formal and more specific; often means directly connected or sharing a border
They booked adjoining rooms.
Они забронировали смежные номера.
can mean next to, but often suggests movement or position along the side of something
The car drove alongside the bus.
Машина ехала рядом с автобусом.
very common and flexible; can mean near, but also has many other meanings, so it is less precise
Stand by the door.
Стой у двери.
an explanatory phrase that is very close in meaning, often slightly longer and more explicit than beside
He stood at the side of the road.
Он стоял сбоку от дороги.
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How to pronounce beside and what this word means
beside translation: рядом с. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce beside
/bɪˈsaɪd/
beside translation
рядом с
beside examples
A small shop stands beside the station.
beside transcription
/bɪˈsaɪd/, /bɪˈsaɪd/
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beside meaning: what does it mean?
next to; at the side of
beside pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
beside is pronounced as /bɪˈsaɪd/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
beside definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
A small shop stands beside the station. Translation: Рядом со станцией стоит маленький магазин.
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