Alongside: meaning, definitions and examples

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alongside

[ əˈlɔŋˌsaɪd ]

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used in a sentence

Beside someone or something; next to someone or something.

Synonyms

beside, next to, parallel to

Examples of usage

She sat alongside her brother at the table.
He parked his car alongside mine.

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used in a sentence

Next to or beside someone or something.

Synonyms

beside, next to, parallel to

Examples of usage

He walked alongside the river.
The new building will be built alongside the old one.

Translations

Translations of the word "alongside" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ao lado de

🇮🇳 के साथ

🇩🇪 neben

🇮🇩 di samping

🇺🇦 поруч з

🇵🇱 obok

🇯🇵 〜のそばに

🇫🇷 à côté de

🇪🇸 junto a

🇹🇷 yanında

🇰🇷 옆에

🇸🇦 بجانب

🇨🇿 vedle

🇸🇰 vedľa

🇨🇳 旁边

🇸🇮 poleg

🇮🇸 við hliðina á

🇰🇿 жанында

🇬🇪 გვერდით

🇦🇿 yanında

🇲🇽 junto a

Word origin

The word 'alongside' originated from the combination of 'along' and 'side'. The term has been in use since the 18th century and has evolved to represent the idea of being next to or beside someone or something. Over time, 'alongside' has become a common adverb and preposition in the English language, frequently used in various contexts to indicate proximity or parallel positioning.