side by side
The phrase "side by side" often describes physical proximity or a sense of cooperation and unity.
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Definition
A2General
(literal)Positioned next to each other with no space in between.
Example
- The children walked side by side to school.
B1Work
(figurative)Working together in cooperation.
Example
- The two companies are working side by side on the new project.
B2Comparison
(figurative)Existing or occurring at the same time or in parallel for comparison.
Example
- The study placed the two methods side by side to evaluate their effectiveness.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "side by side":
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