Spell Bee Word: beside

Basic Details

Word: Beside

Part of Speech: Preposition

Meaning: Next to; at the side of.

Synonyms: Next to, alongside, near

Antonyms: Far from, apart from

Idioms and Phrases

1. Beside the point: Not relevant to the main issue. Example: "While your story is interesting, it is beside the point of our discussion."
2. Beside oneself: Extremely agitated or upset. Example: "She was beside herself with joy when she won the competition."

Usage Examples

Example 1: The dog lay beside its owner on the couch, enjoying a peaceful nap.

Example 2: The book was placed beside the lamp for easier reading at night.

Example 3: When I sit beside my friends in class, I feel more comfortable asking questions.

Fun Fact

The word "beside" comes from the Old English word "besidean," which means "by the side of." Over time, it evolved into the modern usage we know today.

Famous Quote

"We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars." - Oscar Wilde, which reminds us that even in difficult times, we have choices on where to look, 'beside' our circumstances.

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "beside" mean?

a) Above
b) Next to
c) In front of
d) Behind

Answer: b) Next to

2. Which of these is a synonym for "beside"?

a) Far away
b) Near
c) Inside
d) Above

Answer: b) Near

3. Which of the following is an antonym of "beside"?

a) Close to
b) Far from
c) Next to
d) Within

Answer: b) Far from

4. Which sentence uses "beside" correctly?

a) She was beside herself with excitement.
b) He decided to run beside the road.
c) The cat sat beside the tree.
d) All of the above.

Answer: d) All of the above.

5. In which idiom does "beside" appear?

a) Beside the point
b) As busy as a bee
c) Far and wide
d) A sight for sore eyes

Answer: a) Beside the point