alongside
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /əˈlɔːŋsaɪd/
KK: /əˈlɔŋˌsaɪd/
adverb
Definition
Next to or in a position parallel to something else; close to the side of something.
Example
The car drove alongside the bus during the traffic jam.
Conversation
I saw a huge tree growing alongside the river yesterday.
That sounds beautiful! Was it really tall?
Yeah, it looked like it had been there for years, alongside the water.
I love places like that; they make perfect picnic spots.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
beside
near
along
Antonyms
away
apart
distant
preposition
Definition
Next to or beside something; in a position that is next to another person or thing.
Example
The dog walked alongside its owner during the evening stroll.
Conversation
Are you going to the concert this weekend?
Yeah, I’ll be going alongside some friends from work.
That sounds fun! Who else is coming with you?
Root Explanation
Alongside is formed from "a-" (meaning on or at) and "longside" (from Old English "langside", meaning the side of something). The word describes being on or at the side of something, indicating proximity or companionship.
Memory Tip
Think of being 'on' ('a-') the 'side' ('longside') of something — that's why alongside means being next to or with.
Visually Confused Words
aldoside
onside