alongside
/əˌlɒŋˈsaɪd/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Along the side; by the side; side by side; abreast.
Adverb
Examples
Ahoy! Bring your boat alongside.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Side by side with.
Preposition
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
Preposition
Examples
The nurse worked alongside the doctor.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “alongside” mean?
Along the side; by the side; side by side; abreast.
Is “alongside” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.