Merriam-Webster's Collegiate® Dictionary, 11th Edition
BESIDE
I. preposition see: by
Date: 13th century
1. by the side of , in comparison with, on a par with, besides , not relevant to ,
II. adverb
Date: 14th century
nearby , besides
I. preposition see: by
Date: 13th century
1. by the side of , in comparison with, on a par with, besides , not relevant to ,
II. adverb
Date: 14th century
nearby , besides