alongside
pronunciation
How to pronounce alongside in British English:
UK [əˌlɒŋˈsaɪd]
How to pronounce alongside in American English:
US [əˌlɔːŋˈsaɪd]
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- Adverb:
- side by side
Word Origin
- alongside (adv.)
- 1707, from along + side (n.). A word formed from a phrase. Originally mostly nautical.
Example
- 1. The americans were working alongside iraqi units that seemed more competent and less sectarian than before .
- 2. The us is also looking to china to work alongside it on a series of thorny international issues , such as the iran nuclear standoff .
- 3. Look for the big internet companies like yahoo and google to become key mobile portals , alongside the mobile operators .
- 4. These are propellers mounted in transverse tunnels in the hull , to help position the craft and hold her stable while alongside a rig .
- 5. Palin said she was proud to accept the invitation to run alongside john mccain in the general election in november .