Prepositional Phrases:
* Location: The dog sat beside the fireplace, watching the flames dance.
* Comparison: Her performance was excellent, beside the others it was truly outstanding.
* Association: The company was struggling, beside the fact that they had lost their biggest client.
Other Uses:
* Adverb: I stood beside her, offering words of comfort. (meaning "nearby" or "at her side")
* Informal: He was beside himself with joy. (meaning "overwhelmed" or "extremely happy")
Note: "Beside" is often confused with "besides."
* Besides means "in addition to" or "apart from."
* Example: Besides being talented, she is also incredibly kind.