alongside

Meanings

• preposition, adverb

  next to or beside something; in the same period or situation as something else

  - "The museum is located alongside the park."
  - "He worked alongside his colleague on the project."

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Pronunciation

1. /ə.lɔŋˈsaɪd/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with alongside
almondside , balconyide , campanile , canterburytile

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Variants

List of all variants of alongside that leads to same result
alongside , alongside of , free alongside ship

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Etymology

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Old English hlāngsweard, from hlāng (long) + sweord (sword); a long sword used as a support or aid

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Trivia

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1. The term 'alongside' is often used in nautical contexts to refer to a ship sailing next to another.

2. In the context of sports, 'alongside' can refer to a teammate or player who is positioned next to another on the field or court.

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Related Concepts

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1. adjacency: The state or quality of being next to or in close proximity to something

2. juxtaposition: The technique of contrasting two or more ideas, objects, or situations by placing them side by side

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Culture

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In literature, 'alongside' is often used to describe the proximity of two characters or events. In art, it can be used to depict the juxtaposition of two contrasting elements. In music, it can refer to playing a musical instrument in harmony with another.

How to Memorize "alongside"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a scene where two people are working together side by side. Imagine their tools and equipment, their body language, and the sense of collaboration.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'alongside' with the image of two hands working together.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Long Sword Next To' to help remember the meaning of 'alongside'.

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