I want to sit by your side vs I want to sit at your side

Both phrases are correct, but they have slightly different meanings. 'I want to sit by your side' implies sitting next to someone, indicating closeness or companionship. On the other hand, 'I want to sit at your side' could imply a more formal or specific location, such as sitting next to someone in a particular place. The choice between the two depends on the context and the intended meaning.

Last updated: March 23, 2024 • 876 views

I want to sit by your side

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express a desire to sit next to someone, indicating closeness or companionship.

This phrase is used to express a desire to be physically close to someone, often in a supportive or comforting manner.

Examples:

I want to sit by your side and support you through this difficult time.
She always wants to sit by his side during their lunch break.
He wants to sit by her side and enjoy the view together.
They want to sit by each other's side and watch the sunset.
The dog wants to sit by its owner's side all the time.

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Captain, you want to sit at the side, right?
You are deranged if you think that I'm going to sit by your side on live TV while I expose my personal life to shore up your voting base.
I want their mothers to sit by their beds, wondering if they will live or die.
You want to sit by the window?
I just don't really want to sit by myself all night in a hotel room thinking about...
Why, I should think you'd want to sit by your Uncle Charlie.
I want to be on your side, Terrence.
I want to be by your side, forever.
I want to sit next to Steve-a Longoria.
I want to sit opposite Charlie.
I want to sit on a blanket for the whole day.
I want to sit in the garden and read one more good book.
But I want to sit with Madison and Alexa.
I want to sit on my chair as soon as possible.
I want to sit at the next table.
But I want to sit close to my sister.
I want to sit here for the fireworks.
I want to sit down and formulate a little plan.
I want to sit at that desk - and veto a law.
So, I've heard this story from Kurt and Blaine, but now, I want to hear your side.

Alternatives:

I want to sit next to you.
I want to sit beside you.
I want to sit close to you.
I want to sit alongside you.
I want to sit with you.

I want to sit at your side

This phrase is also correct in English, but it may imply a more formal or specific location, such as sitting next to someone in a particular place.

This phrase can be used to express a desire to sit next to someone in a specific location or context.

Examples:

I want to sit at your side during the meeting.
She wants to sit at his side at the concert.
He wants to sit at her side at the dinner table.
They want to sit at each other's side in the park.
The cat wants to sit at its owner's side while watching TV.

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Captain, you want to sit at the side, right?
I want to sit at the next table.
I want to sit at that desk - and veto a law.
But that doesn't mean I want to sit at home every Sunday when my family's off at church.
I don't want to sit at lunch with him.
Monitoring does not mean that we want to sit at the negotiating table.
We want to sit at your feet and learn.
You really want to sit at a desk wearing this external pacemaker, we'll try it.
I didn't want to sit at home with all the decorations up.
You'll have to sit at a lot of dirty tables if you want to work in this game.
He makes us all want to sit at his table.
I want to be on your side, Terrence.
I want to be by your side, forever.
jim, take the baby to the zoo, 'cause I want to sit at home and eat bonbons and - and clip my toenails.
I want to be me. I want to be the Carol who sits at home in her sweatpants.
All I want to do is sit at my computer and see how many people download my app while wearing my lucky magic turtleneck.
I want to sit next to Steve-a Longoria.
I want to sit opposite Charlie.
I want to sit on a blanket for the whole day.
I want to sit in the garden and read one more good book.

Alternatives:

I want to sit next to you.
I want to sit beside you.
I want to sit close to you.
I want to sit alongside you.
I want to sit with you.

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I want to sit by your side vs I want to sit at your side