Wednesday, December 25, 2013

Alongside and Beside



1/ Alongside and beside show location next to another person and object.

It is prohibited to park alongside (beside) a fire hydrant.

Beautiful red roses grew beside (alongside) the house.

2/ In addition to and besides also indicate that more information is forthcoming.

In addition to (besides) the gray shoes, Melanie bought a scarf and hat.

Harry plans to visit Spain and Portugal besides (in addition to) Austria.

3/ Note the difference between besides (more information) and beside (location).
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