alongside

Meanings

1. 1
   adv

   Along the side; by the side; side by side; abreast.

   Ahoy! Bring your boat alongside.

2. 2
   prep

   Together with or at the same time.

   The nurse worked alongside the doctor.

3. 3
   adv

   side by side

4. 4
   prep

   Side by side with.

Etymology

From along + side; compare alongsides.