side by side

adverb

1
: beside one another
walking side by side
2
: in the same place, time, or circumstance
lived peacefully side by side for many years
side-by-side adjective

Examples of side by side in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Following his guidance is like walking side by side with a knowledgeable friend down scores of picturesque paths, such as to Château de La Messardière, a 19th-century castle in the heart of Saint-Tropez, a favorite of the Airelles Collection. Laura Manske, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024 As the show closed, Gigi and Bella (who traded her coat for a red robe) walked side by side. Escher Walcott, People.com, 16 Oct. 2024 The dual chronograph displays sit side by side on the dial, while the dial displaying the hours and minutes is situated at an angle between them at the bottom of the dial. Blake Buettner, Robb Report, 11 Oct. 2024 State, local and federal officials are standing side by side. Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 9 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for side by side 

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Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of side by side was in the 13th century

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“Side by side.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/side%20by%20side. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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side by side

adverb
: beside one another
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