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

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Harry has been a passionate player for decades, often competing side by side with his brother, Prince William. Clara Strunck, Glamour, 22 Nov. 2024 These textiles are designed to be used together and can be assembled side by side to create different patterns. Sofia Celeste, WWD, 21 Nov. 2024 Dozens of men walked, many side by side, down North High Street, many dressed in all black. Char Adams, NBC News, 20 Nov. 2024 In an Instagram post shared on Sunday, Nov. 3, Shields placed the images side by side. Catherine Santino, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for side by side 

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 9 Dec. 2024.

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side by side

adverb
: beside one another
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