What does "alongside" mean?

1. (next to) next to or by the side of something. 2. (together with) working together with someone or happening at the same time as something. 3. (by the side) next to something or in a position parallel to it.

alongside

prep. · adv.

US //əˈɫɔŋˈsaɪd// UK //ɐlˈɒŋsaɪd// along·side

1 next to (prep.)
B1 Intermediate

next to or by the side of something.

positioned physically adjacent to or parallel with something else.

Example

The cyclist rode alongside the bus for several blocks.

Example

The luxury yacht was moored alongside the pier, dwarfing the smaller fishing vessels that occupied the rest of the harbour.
- beside
- next to
- parallel to
- far from
2 together with (prep.)
B2 Upper Intermediate

working together with someone or happening at the same time as something.

in cooperation with or occurring simultaneously with another person, group, or event.

Example

She worked alongside her father in the family business for ten years.

Example

The new environmental regulations were introduced alongside a series of tax incentives designed to encourage green investment.
- together with
- in addition to
- alone
- independently

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3 by the side (adv.)
B2 Upper Intermediate

next to something or in a position parallel to it.

in a position along the side of something; often used in nautical or transport contexts.

Example

The police car pulled alongside and signaled for the driver to stop.

Example

As the two ships drew alongside, the crews prepared to transfer the supplies using a series of heavy ropes and pulleys.
- abreast
- sideways

Origin

From along + side; compare alongsides.