Meaning of the noun curve

[hue]

ESL/EFL Test "Her latest book", question 7

After a lot of telephoning they managed to find two seats for tonight's concert so they can sit besides each other.

(a) a lot
(b) managed
(c) tonight's
(d) besides

ESL/EFL Test "Her latest book", answer 7

After a lot of telephoning they managed to find two seats for tonight's concert so they can sit beside each other.

Correct entry: beside
The error was: (d) besides

You have found the error and your entry is correct.
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could you please tell me the meaning of the noun "curve"?

hue

[Alan]

Hi Hue,

The noun curve means bend/arching shape used in talking about the design of a car/building/body.

Alan
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[Mister Micawber]

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It is also a gradual change of direction in a road-- and several other things. I suppose Alan knows the context you are speaking of; if not, could you supply it, Hue?
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[Dthong]

Please explain me the diferrence between besides and beside and how to apply in the sentence. Thanks
Hong

[Mister Micawber]

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Besides = in addition to, also. 'I have two brothers and a sister besides.'
Beside = next to. 'The bed is beside the window.'
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