side-by-side
|side-by-side|
/saɪd baɪ saɪd/
next to each other / together
Etymology
'side-by-side' originates from English, specifically the words 'side' and 'by', where 'side' meant 'flank or lateral surface' and 'by' meant 'near or beside'.
'side-by-side' developed from the older phrase 'side by side' (two separate words) used in Middle and Early Modern English; over time the hyphenated form became common in compounds and fixed expressions.
Initially it meant 'at one's side' or 'next to' in a strictly physical sense; over time it also acquired senses of 'in cooperation' and 'concurrently' beyond mere physical adjacency.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an off-road utility vehicle (UTV) with side-by-side seating; also called a 'SxS'.
He rented a side-by-side for the trail weekend.
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Adjective 1
placed next to each other; arranged with their sides adjacent.
They bought two side-by-side houses on the street.
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Adverb 1
next to each other; alongside (physical position).
The leaders stood side-by-side at the meeting.
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Adverb 2
together or in cooperation; working jointly.
The two departments worked side-by-side to complete the project.
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Last updated: 2025/10/21 21:03