alongside

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From along + side.

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  • (US) IPA: /ʌ.lɑŋˈsaɪd/
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alongside (not comparable)

  1. Along the side; by the side; side by side with.
    Ahoy, bring your boat alongside of mine.

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alongside

  1. Together with or at the same time.
    The nurse worked alongside the doctor.
    • 2011 September 2, Phil McNulty, “Bulgaria 0-3 England”, BBC:
      The Italian opted for Bolton's Cahill alongside captain John Terry - and his decision was rewarded with a goal after only 13 minutes. Bulgaria gave a hint of defensive frailties to come when they failed to clear Young's corner, and when Gareth Barry found Cahill in the box he applied the finish past Nikolay Mihaylov.

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