ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Alongside

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /əˌlɒŋˈsaɪd/ · Part of speech adverb

Quick meaning: Alongside is an adverb meaning Along the side; by the side; side by side; abreast.

Meaning

Along the side; by the side; side by side; abreast.

More Meanings

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

Example Sentences

Ahoy! Bring your boat alongside.
The nurse worked alongside the doctor.
All of a sudden, another car drew up alongside.
Gatwick, on the other hand, is alongside the Brighton main line, with rail services both to the north (City and West End) and south.

Synonyms for alongside

Depending on context, synonyms include level, beside, abreast, aboard.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include aboard, next, along, plus, near, besides.

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