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

Put the three crises side by side and the picture sharpens further. — Frank Ahrens, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

In Broward County alone, more than 2 million people live side by side, representing a striking mix of backgrounds. — Scott Ehrlich, Sun Sentinel, 16 July 2026

Each one of these fragmented microenvironments—Walmart, parking lot, road, residential block—are found side by side. — Literary Hub, 15 July 2026

The crowds would lead chants in unison, and fans celebrated side by side. — Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 14 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