side by side
See also: side-by-side
English
Adverb
- (literally) Beside or alongside one another; close to one another and abreast.
- The new houses were built side by side, facing the lake.
- (figuratively) In peace. (Can we add an example for this sense?)
- (figuratively) With a common purpose.
- The soldiers of XX and YY were fighting side by side against a common enemy.
Synonyms
- (literally): cheek by jowl, board to board (nautical)
Translations
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figuratively, in peace
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figuratively, with a common purpose
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