alongside — beside; next to something or someone
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: beside; next to something or someone
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈlɔːŋˌsaɪd/
Example Sentences
- My lazy cat decided to nap alongside my laptop while I was working from home.
- The new employee will work alongside experienced staff members.
- He parked his tiny car alongside a huge SUV, making it look like a toy.
alongside
ADVERB[/əˈlɔːŋˌsaɪd/]
beside; next to something or someone
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Alongside emerged in the 14th century as a compound formation combining 'along' and 'side'. The word developed from the literal sense of 'beside the length of' or 'along the side of', eventually acquiring the modern meaning of 'by the side of' or 'together with'.
Breakdown
along (alongside a length or course) + side (the lateral part or direction) = 'positioned beside; at the side of; in conjunction with'.
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📝Examples
“My lazy cat decided to nap alongside my laptop while I was working from home.”
“The new employee will work alongside experienced staff members.”
“He parked his tiny car alongside a huge SUV, making it look like a toy.”
“The bike path runs alongside the beautiful river.”
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