preposition

alongside

alongside, next to, beside

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.

((sth./sb.)) next to or at the side of (sth./sb.) A car pulled up alongside ours.

Synonyms: next to, beside

From 'a-' (on) + 'long' + 'side'. Literally means 'on the long side of'.

Picture two things moving together, side-by-side, 'along' a path.

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