alongside
gb/əlˈɔŋsˈaɪd/ us/əlˈɔŋsˈaɪd/
A2
English
~ 2900
Senses
0 senses
preposition
A2
relation
1
Close and parallel to something
Beside or very close to the side of someone or something.
Usage pattern:
[something] alongside [something/someone]
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'alongside' with 'along'; 'alongside' means beside, not 'on the length of'.
Synonyms
beside (Very similar, but 'alongside' often implies a longer parallel position or movement.)
Antonyms
away from (Indicates distance rather than closeness.)
Collocations
walk alongside
|parked alongside
|sat alongside
|run alongside
Themes
daily life
|travel
|navigation
|space
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- The boat was moored alongside the dock.
- She walked alongside her friend during the parade.
- A police car pulled up alongside the suspect's vehicle.
- The new building stands alongside the old town hall.
Learner examples
- I sat alongside my brother.
- The car stopped alongside the road.
- He runs alongside me every morning.
preposition
B1
relation
2
Together with someone or something
Together with another person or thing.
Usage pattern:
[someone] works/fights alongside [someone]
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse this meaning with physical proximity only; here it also implies cooperation or shared activity.
Synonyms
together with ('Together with' is broader and less likely to imply equal roles.)
Antonyms
apart from (Indicates separation rather than cooperation.)
Collocations
work alongside
|fight alongside
|serve alongside
Themes
work
|teamwork
|military
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- She worked alongside experienced engineers on the project.
- The soldiers fought alongside their allies.
- Volunteers are working alongside local authorities to help victims.
Learner examples
- I work alongside my friend in the shop.
- He plays alongside his teammates.
- They study alongside other students.
Grammar
Dictionary form
alongside
IPA
GB/əlˈɔŋsˈaɪd/
US/əlˈɔŋsˈaɪd/
Syllables & stress
along - side (2 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (side)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: alongside
- Plural: alongsides
Word family
Expressions
fight alongside
1/fˈaɪt əlˈɔŋsˈaɪd/
fixed phrase
Fight together with someone
To be in a battle on the same side as someone else.
Examples
- They fought alongside their allies in the war.
- Local people fought alongside the army against the invaders.
stand alongside
1/stˈænd əlˈɔŋsˈaɪd/
fixed phrase
Stay beside to show support
To be next to someone to show you support them.
Examples
- We will stand alongside you during this difficult time.
- Many countries stood alongside each other after the disaster.
work alongside
1/wˈɚk əlˈɔŋsˈaɪd/
fixed phrase
Work together with someone nearby
To do a job with another person who is near you.
Examples
- I work alongside talented designers every day.
- She enjoys working alongside her best friend.