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Alongside

UK /["/əˌlɒŋˈsaɪd/"]/US /["/əˌlɔːŋˈsaɪd/"]/

Definition

next to or at the side of somebody/something

In simple words: next to or together with something else

Examples

  • Nick caught up with me and rode alongside.

Usage notes

Use 'alongside' to describe physical positions next to something or as part of a team. It's more formal than 'next to' and may not fit well in very casual conversations.

Grammar pattern

alongside + object

Memory hint

Think of 'a-long-side' – imagine walking a long path beside a friend.

Collocations

  • work alongside
  • stand alongside
  • alongside each other
  • live alongside
  • travel alongside

Synonyms

  • beside
  • next to
  • together with
  • in conjunction with
  • along with

Antonyms

  • apart
  • separate

Common mistakes

  • Incorrectly using 'alongside' to mean 'instead of'.
  • Confusing 'alongside' with 'along', which has a different meaning.