Does Alongside Mean Next to?

As a preposition, alongside means 'close beside', 'next to' or 'together with': …

What does alongside mean in a sentence?

adverb. along, by, at, or to the side of something: We brought the boat alongside.

How do you use alongside?

As a preposition, alongside means 'close beside', 'next to' or 'together with':
  1. The trees alongside the fence have all been damaged by the wind. ( ...
  2. Put your bike alongside mine. ( ...
  3. I find it difficult to cope with this illness alongside all my other problems. (
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