Alongside
/əˈlɒŋˈsaɪd/
prepositionBeginner📊CommonGeneral
2 meanings2 questions
Definitions
2 meanings1
In parallel with; beside.
/əˈlɒŋˈsaɪd/
prepositionneutralBeginner
General
Next to or at the side of.
The children walked alongside their parents.
💡 Simply: Next to
More Examples
2
He sat alongside her on the bench.
How It's Used
General
"The car parked alongside the curb."
Navigation
"The ship sailed alongside the coast."
2
Together with; concurrently.
/əˈlɒŋˈsaɪd/
adverbneutralIntermediate
General
In a position alongside something.
The new policy will be implemented alongside existing regulations.
💡 Simply: Together with
More Examples
2
They worked alongside each other for years.
How It's Used
General
"The new model was launched alongside the older one."
Tip:Along the side and at the same time.
From "along" and "side", signifying a position or movement next to something.
The word has been used in similar ways since the 16th century, maintaining its core meaning of proximity.
Memory tip
Imagine walking along a side; that's alongside.
Word Origin
Original meaning
"along + side"
Base: along
alongside the riveralongside the trackalongside the competition
Common misspellings
alongside ofalongsid
Practice
Usage
40%Spoken
60%Written