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Definition of alongside
1 : along the side : in parallel position
2 : at the side : close by a guard with a prisoner alongside
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Examples of alongside in a Sentence
We waited for the other boat to come alongside.
First Known Use of alongside
1704
alongside
Definition of alongside
Examples of alongside in a Sentence
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.
First Known Use of alongside
1704
ALONGSIDE Defined for English Language Learners
alongside
playDefinition of alongside for English Language Learners
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: along or close at the side
alongside
Definition of alongside for English Language Learners
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: next to (someone or something)
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: along the side of (something)
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: at the same time as (something) : together with (something)
ALONGSIDE Defined for Kids
Definition of alongside for Students
: along or by the side Walk alongside your sister.
Definition of alongside for Students
: parallel to Bring the boats alongside the dock.
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