The preposition "neben" has the following meanings.
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designates the place next to, besides someone or something | Er steht auf dem Foto neben mir. |
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designates direction towards a place that is very close and next to someone or something | Ich setzte mich neben meinen Vater. |
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simultaneously with, besides (that) | Neben seinem Vermögen hatte er noch eine Rente. |