alongside

[əˌlɔŋˈsaɪd]

alongside Definition

• 1. along the side of something or someone
• 2. in addition to something or someone

Using alongside: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "alongside" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The dog walked alongside its owner.

• Example

  The new building was constructed alongside the old one.

• Example

  Alongside his academic work, he also volunteers at a local charity.

alongside Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for alongside

• beside
• by
• next to
• parallel to

Phrases with alongside

• work alongside

  to work with someone else on a task or project

  Example

  She enjoys working alongside her colleagues to achieve their goals.

• alongside oneself

  to be extremely excited, upset, or emotional about something

  Example

  He was alongside himself with joy when he received the news.

• alongside the point

  not relevant to the current topic or discussion

  Example

  Your comments are interesting, but they are alongside the point.

Origins of alongside

from 'along' + 'side'

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Summary: alongside in Brief

'Alongside' [əˌlɔŋˈsaɪd] is a preposition that means 'along the side of something or someone' or 'in addition to something or someone.' It is often used to describe physical proximity, as in 'The dog walked alongside its owner,' or to indicate additional activities, as in 'Alongside his academic work, he also volunteers at a local charity.' Phrases like 'work alongside' and 'alongside oneself' use 'alongside' to denote collaboration and strong emotions, respectively.