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Alongside: Meanings, Examples, and Usage Guide (2 meaning)
Meaning 1：next to (alongside)
alongside
/əˈlɒŋˌsaɪd/
prep./adv.
next to or at the side of someone or something.
next to
➕
/nekst tuː/
prep./adv.
positioned at or close to the side of someone or something.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
Along + side, meaning 'by the side of'.
💡 Mnemonic
Think of 'along the side' - walking or being right next to something.
📖 Example
The small boat was docked alongside the large cruise ship.
The tiny vessel was moored beside the enormous ocean liner.
🔗 Collocations
come alongside – to move a vessel next to another or a dock
work alongside – to collaborate with others
live alongside – to coexist with
🔄 Synonyms
beside (prep.) – next to; at the side of
next to (prep.) – in a position adjacent to
adjacent to (prep.) – situated near or next to
🚫 Antonyms
apart from (prep.) – separated from; away from
away from (prep.) – at a distance from
separate from (prep.) – not connected or joined to
📖 Cultural Story
Combined from 'along' and 'side' in the 16th century. Frequently used in maritime contexts.
Meaning 2：together with (alongside)
alongside
/əˈlɒŋˌsaɪd/
prep./adv.
together with or at the same time as someone or something.
together with
➕
/təˈɡɛðər wɪð/
prep./adv.
in association with or at the same time as someone or something.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
She worked alongside experienced scientists on the environmental research project.
She collaborated with veteran scientists on the environmental research project.
🔗 Collocations
work alongside – to collaborate with
fight alongside – to join in combat together with
run alongside – to operate concurrently with
🔄 Synonyms
together with (prep.) – in the company of; accompanied by
in partnership with (prep.) – working jointly with
in tandem with (prep.) – alongside and in coordination with
🚫 Antonyms
apart from (prep.) – independently of; without the company of
independently of (prep.) – without reliance on someone else
separate from (prep.) – not connected or associated with
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