What does side-by-side mean?
Side-by-side means Adjacent; juxtaposed..
Side-by-side
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
Adjacent; juxtaposed..
Definitions by Sense
- Adjacent; juxtaposed.
- A type of multipurpose off-highway utility vehicle, with four wheels, resembling a golf cart.
- Ellipsis of side-by-side shotgun.
- Ellipsis of side-by-side rifle.
- Ellipsis of side-by-side smoothbore (“a side-by-side musket (unrifled) longarm”).
Example Sentences
The cylinder banks are at 60 deg. with the cylinders staggered to allow for side-by-side connecting rods on each crank.
A “moving platform” scheme[…]is more technologically ambitious than maglev trains even though it relies on conventional rails. Local trains would use side-by-side rails to roll alongside intercity trains and allow passengers to switch trains by stepping through docking bays.
Synonyms for side-by-side
Antonyms for side-by-side
Related Words
Word Forms
- side by side
- SxS
- side-by-sides
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for side-by-side?
Common synonyms include UTV, utility task vehicle.
What is the opposite of side-by-side?
Possible antonyms include end-to-end, tandem, in tandem.
How do you use side-by-side in a sentence?
The cylinder banks are at 60 deg. with the cylinders staggered to allow for side-by-side connecting rods on each crank.
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