alongside
Meaning(s)
1. at the side of or in a parallel position to sth, as well as
Popularity
High
Professional
High
Social
How to Memorize
alongside the river/wall
Analysis
'Alongside' can be used to describe a continuous movement: "When I run, my dog runs alongside me." It can also be used when the movement is happening in relation to something that is also continuous, like a wall, a street or a body of water: "I walked alongside the road toward the school." It is also used to describe events that happen parallel to each other or at the same time: "We can have the blood drive take place alongside the other events."
Social Examples (Basic)
- The comedy festival was offering stand-up shows alongside movies and stage productions.
- The boy walked into the hospital alongside his parents.
- The warehouse had been built alongside the river, so it was easy to load the boats.
Professional Examples (Basic)
- We will launch our new service alongside the Christmas product run. That will draw attention to it.
- During work shadowing, employees learn about their colleagues in other departments by working alongside them for a day.