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Good afternoon everyone,I was wondering if I am using the following snetences correctlyThey are our main problems alongside the managerial onesThey are our main problems alongside with the managerial onesThey are our main problems along with the managerial onesThey are our main problems along the managerial onesThey are our main problems among with the managerial onesThey are our main problems among the managerial onesThey are our main problems together with the managerial onesThey are our main problems in addition to the managerial onesApart from that, I would like to know the main difference between alongside and along because they look the same to me.Many thanks in advance

Eager learner · Accepted Answer

Good afternoon!

I am not an expert, but I hope that it helps:

Alongside is a derived term of along.
As adverbs, the difference between alongside and along is that
alongside is along the side; by the side; side by side with
while along is in company; together.

As prepositions, the difference between alongside and along is that
alongside is together with or at the same time
while along is by the length; in a line with the length; lengthwise.

In particular:

Alongside (without preposition)

1. If one thing exists or develops alongside another, the two things exist or develop together at the same time.

Examples:
? Her self-confidence will develop alongside her technique.
? Alongside the Job Creation Program they launched a Work Experience Program.

They are our main problems alongside the managerial ones.

(I think it is OK. In this case, you mean that there are two different groups of problems, existing at the same time).

2. Use the adverb alongside when two things are right next to each other,
like a boat and a dock or a hunter and her loyal dog.

along with
1. in addition to (something or someone)

Examples:

A plane carrying heavy radar equipment along with full fuel tanks.
Consider the advantages along with the disadvantages.

2. together with (something or someone)
A bill came along with the merchandise.
He worked along with several colleagues to finish on time.

They are our main problems along with the managerial ones. (I think it is OK)

along

If you walk along a road or other place, you move towards one end of it.
Example: We walked along the street.

If you bring something along when you go somewhere, you bring it with you.
Example: She brought a present along to the party.

Therefore:
They are our main problems along the managerial ones. (Incorrect)

among

1. surrounded by

Someone or something that is among a group of things or people has them around them.
Example: There were children sitting among adults.

2. between

If something happens among a group of people, it happens in that group.
Example: Discuss it among yourselves.

They are our main problems among the managerial ones.

(In this case, there is one group of problems; the managerial ones and you point out which of them are the main).

They are our main problems among with the managerial ones. (Incorrect)

together with
You use together with to mention someone or something else that is also involved in an action or situation.
[+ with] ? Every month we'll deliver the very best articles, together with the latest fashion and beauty news.
? A famine started which, together with the war, carried away millions of lives.

These are our main problems together with the managerial ones. (I think it is OK)

in addition to
: along with or together with (something or someone)
Examples:
In addition to soup, several salads were served.
There were six people at the meeting in addition to me.

These are our main problems in addition to the managerial ones. (I think it is OK)

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