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alongside

Pronunciation: /əˌlɒŋˈsaɪd/

The English word “alongside” has 3 meanings listed here.

adverb

  1. Along the side; by the side; side by side; abreast.

preposition

  1. Side by side with.
  2. Together with or at the same time.

Etymology

From along + side; compare alongsides.

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