alongside

Alongside is defined as being in a position next to something.

(adverb)

Walking adjacent to someone is an example of walking alongside.

The definition of alongside is being near something.

(preposition)

Docking a boat close to the shore is an example of docking alongside the shore.

See alongside in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adverb

at or by the side; side by side

at the side of; side by side with

See alongside in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adverb

Along, near, at, or to the side: stood with a bodyguard alongside; honked and drove up alongside.

preposition

By the side of; side by side with.

Usage Note: Both alongside and alongside of are acceptable as prepositions: The barge lay alongside (or alongside of) the pier.

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