along·side
ə-ˈlȯŋ-ˈsīd 
1
: along the side : in parallel position
2
: at the side : close by
a guard with a prisoner alongside
1
a
: along the side of
the boat docked alongside the pier
b
: beside sense 1
standing alongside me
2
a
: in company with
men she has been working alongside—
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b
: in addition to
a special category alongside the awards it annually presents—Horizon
HorizonExamples of alongside in a Sentence
Adverb
We waited for the other boat to come alongside.
Preposition
The children work alongside their parents in the field.
Bring the boat alongside the dock.
one theory taught alongside the other
The town grew up alongside the college.
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Dr. Jonathan Reichental, Forbes.com, 8 June 2025
The 576-square-foot gem is perfect for wading, doing morning laps, or just lazing alongside with a good book.
—Matthew Monagan, Travel + Leisure, 3 June 2025
Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 13 June 2025
The Grammy winner also shared an image of the album cover alongside the caption, which showcases her kneeling in a black mini dress and black heels as a man cut out of the photo grabs her blond hair.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 13 June 2025
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Adverb
Various projections suggest that in the years ahead there will be millions, perhaps even billions, of humanoids working alongside and as replacements for humans.
—Dr. Jonathan Reichental, Forbes.com, 8 June 2025
The 576-square-foot gem is perfect for wading, doing morning laps, or just lazing alongside with a good book.
—Matthew Monagan, Travel + Leisure, 3 June 2025
Preposition
She’s stored alongside countless other Predator killers — including one familiar face.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 13 June 2025
The Grammy winner also shared an image of the album cover alongside the caption, which showcases her kneeling in a black mini dress and black heels as a man cut out of the photo grabs her blond hair.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 13 June 2025
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“Alongside.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/alongside. Accessed 16 Jun. 2025.
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alongside
1 of 2 adverb
along·side
-ˌsīd
: along or close at the side : in parallel position
a guard with a prisoner alongside
alongside
2 of 2 preposition
: side by side with
especially
: parallel to
boats alongside the dock
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