side-by-side

adjective
UK /ˌsaɪd baɪ ˈsaɪd/
US /ˌsaɪd baɪ ˈsaɪd/

Two things that are next to each other.

The two friends sat side-by-side on the bench.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. Done by two or more people working together.

They did a side-by-side comparison of the two cars.

3. Placed close together for comparing.

The museum showed the paintings side-by-side.

4. Moving or existing at the same time next to each other.

The bikes rode side-by-side down the path.