Word
alongside
Phoneticsalong·side
US/əˈɫɔŋˈsaɪd/
UK/ɐlˈɒŋsaɪd/
Adverb of place
Definitions
01next to
B1 · Intermediate
prep. next to or by the side of something.
prep. positioned physically adjacent to or parallel with something else.
“The cyclist rode alongside the bus for several blocks.”
“The luxury yacht was moored alongside the pier, dwarfing the smaller fishing vessels that occupied the rest of the harbour.”
Antonyms
02together with
B2 · Upper Intermediate
prep. working together with someone or happening at the same time as something.
prep. in cooperation with or occurring simultaneously with another person, group, or event.
Español:yunto/juntamente/junto con
“She worked alongside her father in the family business for ten years.”
“The new environmental regulations were introduced alongside a series of tax incentives designed to encourage green investment.”
Synonyms
Antonyms
03by the side
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adv. next to something or in a position parallel to it.
adv. in a position along the side of something; often used in nautical or transport contexts.
“The police car pulled alongside and signaled for the driver to stop.”
“As the two ships drew alongside, the crews prepared to transfer the supplies using a series of heavy ropes and pulleys.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “alongside” in context.
Verb
01. exist alongside
“Traditional customs often exist alongside modern technology in this region.”
verb + prep
02. fight alongside
“The two nations decided to fight alongside each other to defeat the common enemy.”
verb + prep
03. park alongside
“The driver managed to park alongside the curb without hitting the other cars.”
verb + prep
04. serve alongside
“He was proud to serve alongside such dedicated volunteers during the crisis.”
verb + prep
05. work alongside
“She had the opportunity to work alongside some of the best surgeons in the country.”
verb + prep
Noun
06. career alongside
“She managed to build a successful career alongside raising three children.”
noun + prep
07. position alongside
“The ship's position alongside the pier was secured with heavy ropes.”
noun + prep
Real-World Examples
“Recent videos have emerged from Qusra showing Israeli soldiers appearing to pray alongside the settlers holding families under siege there.” “Sunghay noted that the dramatic events in Qusra were unfolding alongside other deeply worrying settler-driven incidents in the occupied West Bank.” “Víctor spent much of Monday afternoon and into the early hours alongside rescuers and volunteers, in a place where the mood could shift within minutes.” “They said they could not take part alongside Israel because of its war in Gaza, triggered by Hamas's October 7, 2023 attack on Israel.” Etymology
From along + side; compare alongsides.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B2 · Upper IntermediateOxford
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