alongside
Translation
alongside, next to, beside
Examples
A car pulled up alongside ours.
A car pulled up alongside ours.
He worked alongside his father for years.
He worked alongside his father for years.
The two boats sailed alongside for miles.
The two boats sailed alongside for miles.
Grammar Patterns
((sth./sb.)) next to or at the side of (sth./sb.) A car pulled up alongside ours.
Similar Words
Synonyms: next to, beside
Etymology
From 'a-' (on) + 'long' + 'side'. Literally means 'on the long side of'.
Memory Tips
Picture two things moving together, side-by-side, 'along' a path.