Synonyms for

Alongside

Verb / ʌˈlɔ:ˈŋsaɪd / Another word for alongside — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Alongside means next to or beside.

Synonyms & similar words

aboard beside besides by near with bordering touching

Synonyms by register

Formal

concurrently simultaneously together with

Informal

next to beside with

Literary

athwart abreast

Antonyms

apart away separately detached disconnected distant

Common collocations

  • alongside the road
  • alongside each other
  • alongside the river
  • alongside the building
  • alongside the ship
  • alongside the platform

Word family

adverb alongside

Usage note

Primarily used as a preposition indicating proximity or accompaniment. Can also function as an adverb, though less common.

Example sentences

  1. The teacher stood alongside the students.
  2. The birds flew alongside the plane.
  3. The car parked alongside the curb.
  4. The flowers grew alongside the fence.
  5. The boy walked alongside his mother.

Quotes

  • I cannot walk alongside someone who does not want to walk with me.
  • The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.
  • Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.

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