side by side

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side by side

Two children sit side by side on a park bench.

Definition

Adjective: 1. Positioned next to each other, with sides touching or very close: Describes two or more things or people that are placed immediately adjoining one another, often in a parallel line. 2. Existing together in close association or proximity: Describes different entities (e.g., ideas, groups, systems) coexisting in the same place or time, often despite differences.

Adverb: 1. Next to one another, in close proximity: Describes the manner of being positioned with sides adjacent. 2. Together, in close cooperation or association: Describes acting in unison or partnership.

Usage Examples

  • Adjective:

    • The two friends walked in side-by-side chairs. (The chairs were positioned immediately next to each other.)
    • The report analyzes the side-by-side development of the two technologies. (It examines their closely associated development.)

  • Adverb:

    • They worked side by side to finish the project on time. (They worked together in close cooperation.)
    • The old and new buildings stood side by side for years. (They stood next to each other in space.)
Advanced Usage
  • "to stand/be placed side by side": To be positioned next to each other for comparison or coexistence.
    • The two proposals were placed side by side for the committee to evaluate.
  • "to live side by side (with)": To coexist, often peacefully, despite differences.
    • Different communities have learned to live side by side in the city.
Variants and Related Words
  • Adjacent (adjective): Next to or adjoining something else. (More formal)
  • Abutting (adjective): Touching or bordering on something. (Often used for properties or structures)
  • Juxtaposed (adjective/verb): Placed side by side, often for contrasting effect.
Synonyms
  • Adjective: Adjacent, adjoining, neighboring, contiguous, abutting.
  • Adverb: Together, jointly, in tandem, abreast, cheek by jowl.
Related Phrases
  • Check by jowl: Very close together (often implying crowdedness).
  • Shoulder to shoulder: Close together and united in effort or purpose.
  • Neck and neck: Very close together in a race or competition.
Related Idioms
  • "To compare side by side": To examine two or more items directly alongside each other to see similarities and differences.
    • You can really see the quality difference when you compare the models side by side.
side by side

Two children sit side by side on a park bench.

Adjective
  1. closely related or associated
    • a city in which communism and democracy had to live side by side
  2. nearest in space or position; immediately adjoining without intervening space
    • had adjacent rooms
    • in the next room
    • the person sitting next to me
    • our rooms were side by side

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