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  1. word choice - Correctness of "alongside" vs "along with" - English ...

    Jun 14, 2018 · Alongside implies a physical location. For instance, "right next to." 1 : along the side : in parallel position 2 : at the side : close by · a guard with a prisoner alongside Along …

  2. Is "along with" always set off by commas or preceded by a comma?

    Nov 26, 2019 · Here, it is necessary to use a comma to set off [yoga, stretching, and mobility]. Unless you mean [yoga], [stretching], and [mobility along with strengthening exercises for the …

  3. Closeness and “alongside” - English Language & Usage Stack …

    When describing the relative position of two line segments, one might use the word alongside to communicate that the line segments are close together and run parallel to one another. I'm …

  4. Acronyms and Initialisms- Uppercase, Lowercase, or either

    Mar 27, 2019 · Is there a rule on acronyms and initialisms being spelled out with the first letter of each word being uppercase or lowercase? Example: interim final rule (IFR) Interim Final Rule …

  5. What is the correct term for a story that sits alongside another one …

    What is the correct term for a book that sits alongside another book in time and universe, sharing some characters and events? Not after (a sequel) or before (a prequel), but parallel.

  6. How do you call wooden extension above water found alongside …

    How do you call wooden extension above water found alongside rivers/ piers [closed] Ask Question Asked 1 year, 10 months ago Modified 1 year, 10 months ago

  7. Why does 'with' mean 'against' and not 'alongside' in phrases of ...

    Oct 10, 2014 · Here, the nobles were companions of the Duke. They were fighting alongside him, not against him. Despite this, fight with is appropriate. In this example, the object of with isn't in …

  8. prepositions - Near, near to and nearby. What's the difference ...

    Aug 20, 2014 · These are prepositions and 'nearby' cannot be used as a preposition; 'alongside', 'near' is appropriate there. Besides this, the fact that the verb is in/transitive is not relevant: …

  9. single word requests - "Co-worker" equivalent for "volunteer ...

    Feb 15, 2021 · @Yosef Baskin Regarding the application's question, I just used co-worker. However, for the term "volunteer" itself, is there an equivalent term that essentially means "co …

  10. Is there a word to describe a piece of land surrounded by river(s)?

    Manhattan Island is such an island. It's a little over 2 miles wide, and it's bounded by the Hudson River (fairly wide, maybe a mile) to the west and the Harlem River and East River, (quite a bit …