Side by side

adverb

Very close to each other and side by side, often in a line.

The two best friends walked side by side down the street.
Visual representation of "side by side" - Very close to each other and side by side, often in a line.

Often appears as...

  • walk side by side
  • sit side by side
adverb

Doing something together or at the same time.

Our team worked side by side to complete the project on time.
Visual representation of "side by side" - Doing something together or at the same time.

Often appears as...

  • work side by side
  • fight side by side
adverb

Compared directly.

When placed side by side, the improvements to the new model were clear.
Visual representation of "side by side" - Compared directly.

Often appears as...

  • compare side by side
  • side by side comparison
adverb

Very close to each other and side by side, often in a line.

The two best friends walked side by side down the street.
Visual representation of "side by side" - Very close to each other and side by side, often in a line.

Often appears as...

  • walk side by side
  • sit side by side
adverb

Doing something together or at the same time.

Our team worked side by side to complete the project on time.
Visual representation of "side by side" - Doing something together or at the same time.

Often appears as...

  • work side by side
  • fight side by side
adverb

Compared directly.

When placed side by side, the improvements to the new model were clear.
Visual representation of "side by side" - Compared directly.

Often appears as...

  • compare side by side
  • side by side comparison
Definition 1 of 3
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Physical Proximity

Refers to objects or people that are very close with no space in between.

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The newlyweds' chairs were placed side by side at the head table.
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Equal Status

Implies people involved hold similar status or roles.

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The competitors stood side by side, awaiting the final results.
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Unity

Can symbolize solidarity or support among individuals or groups.

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Citizens marched side by side demanding justice and equality.
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Physical Proximity

Refers to objects or people that are very close with no space in between.

Illustration for Physical Proximity
The newlyweds' chairs were placed side by side at the head table.
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Equal Status

Implies people involved hold similar status or roles.

Illustration for Equal Status
The competitors stood side by side, awaiting the final results.
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Unity

Can symbolize solidarity or support among individuals or groups.

Illustration for Unity
Citizens marched side by side demanding justice and equality.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Physical Proximity

Refers to objects or people that are very close with no space in between.

Illustration for Physical Proximity
The newlyweds' chairs were placed side by side at the head table.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Equal Status

Implies people involved hold similar status or roles.

Illustration for Equal Status
The competitors stood side by side, awaiting the final results.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Unity

Can symbolize solidarity or support among individuals or groups.

Illustration for Unity
Citizens marched side by side demanding justice and equality.
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