alongside

Next to something or someone, often while moving in the same direction.

• A boat came alongside.
• The cyclist drew alongside and waved.
• We watched as the smaller ship sailed alongside.

Similar words: side by side

Common phrases: pull alongside, come alongside, draw alongside

Next to someone or something.

• She stood alongside me.
• We walked alongside the river.
• A small boat was tied alongside the ship.

Similar words: beside, next to

Common phrases: alongside someone, alongside the river, alongside the road

Together with someone or something, or happening at the same time.

• She works alongside experienced nurses.
• He studied music alongside his engineering course.
• The new system will run alongside the old one.

Similar words: with, together with, in addition to

Common phrases: work alongside someone, alongside something else, alongside existing services