alongside
- 01 B1 Intermediate
prep.next to or by the side of something.
prep.positioned physically adjacent to or parallel with something else.
Simple“The cyclist rode alongside the bus for several blocks.”
In context“The luxury yacht was moored alongside the pier, dwarfing the smaller fishing vessels that occupied the rest of the harbour.”
- 02 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.
Simple“She worked alongside her father in the family business for ten years.”
In context“The new environmental regulations were introduced alongside a series of tax incentives designed to encourage green investment.”
Synonymstogether within addition toAntonyms - 03 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.
Simple“The police car pulled alongside and signaled for the driver to stop.”
In context“As the two ships drew alongside, the crews prepared to transfer the supplies using a series of heavy ropes and pulleys.”
“Recent videos have emerged from Qusra showing Israeli soldiers appearing to pray alongside the settlers holding families under siege there.”
“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.”
From along + side; compare alongsides.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.