Meaning & Definition of Along in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: In a line matching the length or direction of.

  Example Sentence: She walked along the road.

• Definition: In addition to; together with.

  Example Sentence: He brought his friend along to the party.

• Definition: From one place to another in a general direction.

  Example Sentence: We traveled along the coast.

• Definition: At a point in the progress of something.

  Example Sentence: We're making good progress along this project.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English, from Old English ælong, meaning 'by the length of'.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• go along with: To accompany or agree with someone.
• bring along: To take someone or something with you.
• come along: To arrive or appear unexpectedly or in a timely manner.
• along for the ride: To accompany someone without necessarily being involved.

Translations

• Spanish: a lo largo

• French: le long

• German: entlang

• Russian: вдоль

Related Words

• alongside: Next to or at the side of.

• lengthwise: In the direction of the length.

• together: In or into one place, collection, or group.

Slang Meanings of along

• Meaning: Get along

  Example Sentence: I just want to get along with everyone.

• Meaning: Keep it moving along

  Example Sentence: We're running late, let’s keep it moving along.