Alongside

//əˌlɒŋˈsaɪd// adv, prep

adv, prep ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    Along the side; by the side; side by side; abreast. not-comparable

    "Ahoy! Bring your boat alongside."

Adverb
  1. 1
    side by side wordnet
Preposition
  1. 1
    Side by side with.
  2. 2
    Together with or at the same time.

    "The nurse worked alongside the doctor."

Synonyms

All synonyms
aboardaboutabreastalongalongside ofalongsides

Example

More examples

"Houses were lined up alongside the highway."

Etymology

From along + side; compare alongsides.

Related phrases

alongside offree alongsidefree alongside shipfree alongside ships

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