alongst

Meanings

• preposition

  Accompanied by; in the company of.

  - "I went alongst the riverbank with my friend."
  - "The singer performed alongst the pianist."

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Variants

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oolong , oolongs

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'beside' or 'alongside'. Derived from Old English 'on langs'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'alongst' is less commonly used in modern English compared to 'beside' or 'alongside'.

2. In Old English, 'on langs' was used to mean 'beside' or 'alongside'.

3. The word 'alongst' is often associated with archaic or poetic language.

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Culture

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No significant cultural, historical, or symbolic significance found.

How to Memorize "alongst"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a journey along a path, with 'alongst' indicating the companionship of someone or something.
   - Visualize being beside or next to something while using 'alongst'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'accompanied' with 'alongst'.
   - Think of 'in the company of' when using 'alongst'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mental image of a long journey with a companion, using 'alongst' to describe the journey.
   - Use the phrase 'alongside' as a reminder of the word's original meaning.

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