と並んで
Meanings
- in line with
- comparable with
- along with
- just like
- as … as
About this pattern
Explanation
と並んで is used to compare two or more things or to indicate that something is on the same level or goes together with another thing. It often means “alongside,” “together with,” or “in comparison with.” It highlights similarity or that two things share a position, status, or occurrence. It can describe both physical proximity (walking beside) and figurative comparison (price, quality, status). The pattern mainly attaches to a noun, but you may also see it used with actions when describing parallel behavior.
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Example sentences
I introduced the new product alongside her.
Japan's economy is a large market, along with the United States.
He started running beside me.
That car is expensive in comparison with other cars.
She and I are both doing well in our grades.
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