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Word 'alongside' in Other Languages
Dictionary Page: Alongside
Part of Speech
Preposition, Adverb
Pronunciation
/əˈlɔːŋˌsaɪd/
Definitions
- Next to or at the side of.
- In association or cooperation with.
- In comparison or contrast to (in certain contexts).
Usage Examples
- "She walked alongside him down the road."
- "The ship sailed alongside the coastline, moving slowly."
- "They worked alongside each other on the project."
Etymology
From Old English "alongsīde," meaning "by the side of," combining "along" and "sīde" (side). The word has been in use since the 14th century in both literal and figurative contexts.
Synonyms
- Next to
- Beside
- Adjacent
- Along
- With
Translations
| Language |
Translation |
Pronunciation |
| Spanish |
Junto a |
/ˈxunto a/ |
| French |
Aux côtés de |
/o kɔte də/ |
| German |
Neben |
/ˈneːbən/ |
| Italian |
Accanto a |
/akˈkanto a/ |
| Portuguese |
Ao lado de |
/aw ˈladu dʒi/ |
| Hindi |
के पास (Ke paas) |
/keː pɑːs/ |
| Arabic |
بجانب (Bijanib) |
/bɪˈdʒɑːnɪb/ |
| Mandarin Chinese |
旁边 (Pángbiān) |
/pɑ́ŋpjɛn/ |
| Japanese |
隣で (Tonari de) |
/toˈnaɾi de/ |
| Korean |
옆에 (Yeop-e) |
/jʌpʰɛ/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
The pronunciation of "alongside" can vary depending on regional accents. In American English, the stress tends to fall on the first syllable (al-ONG-side), while in British English, it may sound slightly more even, with less emphasis on either syllable.
Historical Usage
Historically, "alongside" was used primarily in nautical contexts, referring to the side of a ship or vessel. It later expanded to general usage, describing things next to or alongside something else, in both physical and metaphorical senses. By the 16th century, it was commonly used in both formal and colloquial English.
Cultural Nuances
The term "alongside" holds cultural significance in maritime communities, symbolizing cooperation and partnership, particularly in relation to ships or boats being tied alongside each other in a port. It evokes a sense of unity and side-by-side work, often used in the context of teamwork or collective effort, whether literal or metaphorical.
More Information
The word "alongside" continues to be an important part of both everyday language and specialized fields like navigation, teamwork, and spatial relationships. Whether describing physical proximity or collaboration, "alongside" emphasizes the idea of being in close association or adjacency to something or someone.
While it can be used both as a preposition ("She sat alongside him") and as an adverb ("They worked alongside each other"), its versatility makes it useful in many contexts, from describing physical locations to expressing cooperative or parallel actions in various scenarios.