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

ˈsīd-ˌbī-ˈsīd 

adjective

Examples of side by side in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Yet American troops fought side by side with French soldiers in Afghanistan, and behind the scenes, the intelligence services shared information and even cooperated in the shadows. — Eliot A. Cohen, The Atlantic, 9 July 2026

Across the Smithsonian, history and possibility stood side by side, inviting reflection, curiosity, and inspiration. — Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 9 July 2026

While that model still holds tremendous value, today’s workplace presents new opportunities as multiple generations work side by side. — Terri Eagle, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

Republicans, Democrats, gay, straight, black, or white, sit side by side in stadiums, arenas and sports bars across the country. — Jon Root Outkick, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for side by side

• acetamide
• acetonide
• acidified
• antimonide
• beatified
• benzaldehyde
• borohydride
• chalcogenide
• commodified
• decalcified
• declassified
• disaccharide

Kids Definition

side by side

adverb

: beside one another