This is the 169th most frequent Russian word.
рядом
"Рядом" - "Nearby" or "next to."
The word 'рядом' is used as a preposition, meaning 'next to' or 'by.'
Магазин находится рядом с моим домом.
The store is located next to my house.
The word 'рядом' is used as an adverb, indicating proximity or nearness in space.
Он сидел рядом и читал книгу.
He was sitting nearby and reading a book.
The word 'рядом' is used to describe working in physical closeness or proximity, relationally 'side by side.'