alongside
|a-long-side|
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/əˈlɔŋˌsaɪd/
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/əˈlɒŋˌsaɪd/
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Etymology
Etymology Information
'alongside' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'longside,' where 'long' meant 'along' and 'side' meant 'side.'
Historical Evolution
'longside' transformed into the modern English word 'alongside.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'at the side of,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
side by side; together.
The two teams worked alongside to complete the project.
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Preposition 1
next to or at the side of something.
The boat was moored alongside the dock.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39