alongside

American  

[uh-lawng-sahyd, uh-long-] / əˈlɔŋˈsaɪd, əˈlɒŋ- /

adverb

1. along, by, at, or to the side of something.

   We brought the boat alongside.

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preposition

1. beside; by the side of.

   The dog ran alongside me all the way.

2. Informal. alongside of, compared with.

   Alongside of his brother, he is no student at all.

alongside British  

/ əˈlɒŋˌsaɪd /

preposition

1. (often foll by of) along the side of; along beside

   alongside the quay

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adverb

1. along the side of some specified thing

   come alongside

Etymology

Origin of alongside

First recorded in 1700–10; along + side ¹

Example Sentences

The FBI's Joint Terrorism Task Force was brought in to participate in the investigation alongside local authorities, he said.

From Barron's

Flavio said he had promised his father he would walk alongside him into the presidential palace when he takes office in 2027.

From Barron's

Although she is becoming more visible alongside her father on state media, much about her remains a mystery.

From BBC

Nearby, a tactical belt with pouches for holding gun magazines was discarded on the ground alongside several articles of designer clothing, including a pair of Christian Dior underpants.

From Los Angeles Times

The 24-year-old was stuck alongside the highway in the November chill until another driver came by to pick him up and deliver the load of frozen chicken to its destination.

From The Wall Street Journal