side by side

== English == === Pronunciation === === Noun === side by side (plural side by sides) Alternative spelling of side-by-side. === Adjective === side by side (not comparable) Alternative spelling of side-by-side. === Adverb === side by side (not comparable) (literally) Beside or alongside one another; close to one another and abreast. (figuratively) In peace. (Can we add an example for this sense?) (figuratively) With a common purpose. ==== Synonyms ==== (literally): cheek by jowl, board to board (nautical) ==== Translations ====