Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

alongside

Preposition / Adverb
/əˌlɔːŋˈsaɪd/
Definition
Next to or at the side of something.
Examples
  • She parked her car alongside my truck.
  • Alongside his responsibilities, he also volunteers at the local shelter.
  • The new park was built alongside the river.
Meaning
The term ‘alongside’ refers to the position of being next to or parallel with something else. It can also imply support or cooperation.
Synonyms
  • beside
  • next to
  • along
  • together with
  • in parallel