Alongside vs Reinforce - What's the difference?
alongside | reinforce |
Along the side; by the side; side by side with.
Together with or at the same time.
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, title= (senseid)To strengthen, especially by addition or augmentation.
To emphasize or review.
To encourage a behavior or idea through repeated stimulus.
As an adverb alongside
is along the side; by the side; side by side with.As a preposition alongside
is together with or at the same time.As a verb reinforce is
(senseid)to strengthen, especially by addition or augmentation.alongside
English
Adverb
(-)- Ahoy, bring your boat alongside of mine.
See also
* para-Preposition
(English prepositions)Bulgaria 0-3 England, passage=The Italian opted for Bolton's Cahill alongside captain John Terry - and his decision was rewarded with a goal after only 13 minutes. Bulgaria gave a hint of defensive frailties to come when they failed to clear Young's corner, and when Gareth Barry found Cahill in the box he applied the finish past Nikolay Mihaylov.}}
Ideas coming down the track, passage=A “moving platform” scheme
reinforce
English
Verb
(reinforc)- He reinforced the handle with a metal rod and a bit of tape.
- The right homework will reinforce and complement the lesson!
- ''Advertising for fast food can reinforce unhealthy dietary tendencies.