CEFR B2

alongside

preposition, adverb

Meaning

Next to or at the side of someone or something.

Examples

The new shopping mall was built alongside the river.
She walked alongside her friend, holding her hand.

Synonyms: next to, beside, adjacent to, parallel to

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alongside (B2)

preposition, adverb

Pronunciation: /əˈlɒŋsaɪd/

Definition

Next to or at the side of someone or something.

Examples

The new shopping mall was built alongside the river.
She walked alongside her friend, holding her hand.

How to Use alongside

alongside of (prepositional phrase): Next to or at the side of. — "The house stood alongside of the lake."

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