Antonyms for alongside


Grammar : Prep
Spell : uh-lawng-sahyd, uh-long-
Phonetic Transcription : əˈlɔŋˈsaɪd, əˈlɒŋ-


Definition of alongside

Origin :
  • 1707, from along + side (n.). A word formed from a phrase. Originally mostly nautical.
  • prep close, near side of
Example sentences :
  • Mallet did as ordered, and was off in less than three minutes after we got alongside.
  • Extract from : « Ned Myers » by James Fenimore Cooper
  • Then they took their way under the trees, alongside the little Longchamp rivulet.
  • Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola
  • This appeal was placing Jim alongside of his two big brothers.
  • Extract from : « The Widow O'Callaghan's Boys » by Gulielma Zollinger
  • "We shall be alongside of her in an hour," one of the men said.
  • Extract from : « Henry Dunbar » by M. E. Braddon
  • He did try to dodge, but it hit him alongside of one eye, and knocked it out.
  • Extract from : « Harper's Young People, July 20, 1880 » by Various
  • By this means he is easily got alongside of her, when once he is off his legs and swimming.
  • Extract from : « Brighter Britain! (Volume 1 of 2) » by William Delisle Hay
  • You remember the dory sail, mast and all, was alongside that cart.
  • Extract from : « The Depot Master » by Joseph C. Lincoln
  • And there alongside was my fish shanty at the P'int, goin' round and round in circles.
  • Extract from : « The Depot Master » by Joseph C. Lincoln
  • Put me alongside a beef-steak and you shall see some love-making.
  • Extract from : « The House Under the Sea » by Sir Max Pemberton
  • In another two minutes I was alongside the launch and held up my lantern.
  • Extract from : « Cape Cod Stories » by Joseph C. Lincoln

Synonyms for alongside

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