arm in arm

Walking close together

Arm in arm describes two people walking or standing with their arms interlocked at the elbow, a posture suggesting closeness or solidarity: The couple strolled arm in arm through the park.

The phrase can extend to figurative unity: The two parties worked arm in arm on the legislation.

togetherness

linked

Fastened to another

intertwinedTwisted together, connected
side by sideAdjacent and parallel
coupledJoined in pairs

paired · connected · joined · entwined · inseparable · hand in hand · close · united · attached · locked

solidarity

unity

Wholeness through cohesion

allianceFormal union of parties
fellowshipMutual goodwill among companions
brotherhoodKinship among men

sisterhood · kinship · support · cooperation · partnership · collaboration · teamwork · harmony · accord · mutual aid

affection

intimacy

Emotional closeness between people

closenessState of proximity
embraceHold closely in arms
warmthHeat you feel

tenderness · fondness · love · companionship · friendship · bonding · camaraderie · rapport · attachment · snuggle

Categories

togethernesstogether, united, unity, togetherness, bonding
closenessclose by, close contact, close-knit, next door, up close
gradual phrasesbit by bit, little by little, step by step, one by one, piece by piece
proximitynear, close, nearby, nearness, proximity
promenadepromenade, stroll, evening walk, amble, saunter

Opposites

physical proximity and connection

arm in armsingle file

One-person-wide formation

apart · at arm's length · separately · spread out · keeping distance

emotional/relational tone

arm in armestranged

Separated by emotional distance

at odds · at arm's length · hostile · cold · distant

Family

arm, arms, armor, armed, disarm, armful, disarming, arming, armlet

Familiarity: Top 50,000
Profile: Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G