Side by side Meaning in English
expression
ˈsaɪd/ /ˈbaɪ/ /ˈsaɪd
SYDE-by-SYDE
sˈaɪd/ /bˈaɪ/ /sˈaɪd
SYDE-by-SYDE
Definición
When people or things are next to each other, touching or very close, or when they cooperate closely in action or purpose.
Uso & Matices
Used literally for physical closeness (walking, sitting, standing) and figuratively for cooperation or teamwork. Common in positive or supportive contexts. Often paired with verbs like 'work', 'stand', 'walk'. Avoid using for things that are stacked or above/below each other.
Spanish: lado a lado - juntosPortuguese (BR): lado a lado - juntosPortuguese (PT): lado a lado - juntosChinese (Simplified): 并排 - 一起Chinese (Traditional): 並排 - 一起Hindi: साथ-साथ - बगल मेंArabic: جنبًا إلى جنب - معًاBengali: কাঁধে কাঁধে - পাশাপাশিRussian: бок о бок - рядомJapanese: 並んで - 並んで一緒にVietnamese: kề vai sát cánh - bên cạnh nhauKorean: 나란히 - 함께Turkish: yan yana - omuz omuzaUrdu: شانہ بشانہ - ساتھ ساتھIndonesian: berdampingan - bahu membahu
Oraciones de Ejemplo
The two friends walked side by side in the park.
basic
We placed the chairs side by side.
basic
The two houses stand side by side on the street.
basic
We worked side by side to finish the project on time.
natural
They stood side by side in support of their team.
natural
Let’s solve this problem side by side instead of alone.
natural