Students are often confused about the meaning and use of these two words.

Beside means ‘by the side of’. Besides means ‘in addition to’.

• We have a house beside the river. (by the side of the river)
• He stood beside me. (He stood by my side.)
• He plays tennis besides (in addition to) football and cricket.
• Besides being a good writer, he is an excellent actor.

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