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

The program is built around a vision of cinema and technology developing side by side, with a scope that runs from brand-film partnerships to the fast-growing microdrama business. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026

McMillan gives the example of comparing three laptop models side by side before deciding which one best fits a family’s needs. — Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 25 Aug. 2026

Still, the Pixel's main screen is plenty big for running apps side by side, playing games, editing photos, and much more. — Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026

Rodriguez will continue to play a prominent role in the ownership group, working side by side with Stad on the day-to-day leadership of the Wolves and Lynx. — Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 21 Aug. 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