beside

Từ điển American Heritage Dictionary 4th

be·side (bĭ-sīdʹ)prep.
1. At the side of; next to.
2.
a. In comparison with:
a proposal that seems quite reasonable beside the others.
b. On an equal footing with:
has earned a place beside the best performers in the business.
3. In addition to: “Many creatures beside man live in communities” (Stuart Chase). See Usage Note at besides.
4. Except for. See Usage Note at besides.
5. Not relevant to:
a remark that was beside the point.adv. Archaic
1. In addition.
2. Nearby.Idiom:beside (oneself)
In a state of extreme excitement or agitation:
They were beside themselves with glee. [Middle English biside, from Old English be sīdan: be, by; see by¹ + sīde, side.]