alongside
Translation
alongside, next to, together with
Examples
The boat moored alongside the quay.
The boat moored alongside the quay.
She worked alongside her colleagues on the project.
She worked alongside her colleagues on the project.
A police car pulled up alongside.
A police car pulled up alongside.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) next to or at the side of (sb./sth.) The boat moored alongside the quay.
work alongside ((sb.)) to work together with (sb.) She worked alongside her colleagues.
Similar Words
Synonyms: next to, beside, parallel to
Etymology
A compound of 'along' and 'side'. Literally means 'along the side of'.
Memory Tips
Picture two things that are 'along' each other's 'side'.