Alongside Meaning
/əˌlɒŋˈsaɪd/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
advAlong the side; by the side; side by side; abreast.
prepSide by side with.
Sentence Examples
Houses were lined up alongside the highway.
The boat was alongside the quay.
A police car pulled up alongside us.
Synonyms & Antonyms
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The new dock allows large ships to park ____ the pier for loading.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The new building was constructed ____ the old historical monument.
Word Origin & History
From along + side; compare alongsides.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"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."
— 2011 September 2, Phil McNulty, “Bulgaria 0-3 England”, in BBC Sport, archived from the original on 05 Aug 2020:
"A “moving platform” scheme […] is more technologically ambitious than maglev trains even though it relies on conventional rails. Local trains would use side-by-side rails to roll alongside intercity trains and allow passengers to switch trains by stepping through docking bays."
— 2013 June 1, “Ideas coming down the track”, in The Economist, volume 407, number 8838, archived from the original on 11 Mar 2023, page 13 (Technology Quarterly):
"Gatwick, on the other hand, is alongside the Brighton main line, with rail services both to the north (City and West End) and south."
— 2019 October, John Glover, “Heathrow rail expansion”, in Modern Railways, page 71:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The new dock allows large ships to park ____ the pier for loading.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The new building was constructed ____ the old historical monument.