alongside
adv. place B2 Upper Intermediate Oxford US //əˈɫɔŋˈsaɪd// UK //ɐlˈɒŋsaɪd// along·side
adv. next to someone or something. You use this when two things are moving or standing together in a line.
adv. positioned close to the side of something or moving parallel to it.
The small boat sailed alongside for several miles.
The new highway was built to run alongside the existing railway tracks to minimize environmental impact.
As the flagship entered the harbor, several smaller tugboats moved alongside to guide the massive vessel toward its designated berth.
From along + side; compare alongsides.
Usage
When used as an adverb, it typically follows the verb or the object it describes.