alongside
gb/əlˈɔŋsˈaɪd/ us/əlˈɔŋsˈaɪd/
A2
Anglais
~ 2900
Sens
0 sens
preposition
A2
relation
1
Close and parallel to something
Beside or very close to the side of someone or something.
Schéma d’usage :
[something] alongside [something/someone]
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes confuse 'alongside' with 'along'; 'alongside' means beside, not 'on the length of'.
Synonymes
beside (Very similar, but 'alongside' often implies a longer parallel position or movement.)
Antonymes
away from (Indicates distance rather than closeness.)
Collocations
walk alongside
|parked alongside
|sat alongside
|run alongside
Thèmes
daily life
|travel
|navigation
|space
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples pédagogiques
- 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.
Schéma d’usage :
[someone] works/fights alongside [someone]
Erreur fréquente :
Learners may confuse this meaning with physical proximity only; here it also implies cooperation or shared activity.
Synonymes
together with ('Together with' is broader and less likely to imply equal roles.)
Antonymes
apart from (Indicates separation rather than cooperation.)
Collocations
work alongside
|fight alongside
|serve alongside
Thèmes
work
|teamwork
|military
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- She worked alongside experienced engineers on the project.
- The soldiers fought alongside their allies.
- Volunteers are working alongside local authorities to help victims.
Exemples pédagogiques
- I work alongside my friend in the shop.
- He plays alongside his teammates.
- They study alongside other students.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
alongside
API
GB/əlˈɔŋsˈaɪd/
US/əlˈɔŋsˈaɪd/
Syllabes et accentuation
along - side (2 syllabes)
Stress on 2nd syllable (side)
Formes du mot
Noun
- Base: alongside
- Plural: alongsides
Famille de mots
Expressions
fight alongside
1/fˈaɪt əlˈɔŋsˈaɪd/
fixed phrase
Fight together with someone
To be in a battle on the same side as someone else.
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples
- I work alongside talented designers every day.
- She enjoys working alongside her best friend.