alongside
Meaning
The term "alongside" is used to indicate that something is situated next to or in proximity with something else, often highlighting a relationship or partnership.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "alongside" with "beside," as "alongside" often implies a more collaborative or comparative context.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Every
Saturday
Lara
spends
the
morning
in
the
community
garden
.
She
works
alongside
her
neighbour
to
plant
vegetables
and
water
the
soil
.
They
talk
about
recipes
while
their
hands
get
dirty
,
and
sometimes
children
join
to
learn
how
to
care
for
plants
.
The
work
has
improved
Lara's
mood
and
she
feels
more
connected
to
her
neighbourhood
.
After
gardening
they
sit
on
a
bench
and
share
tea
before
going
home
.
Common Phrases
alongside colleagues
alongside the river
alongside the main road
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