Meaning & Definition of word "Along"
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Along
/əˈlɔŋ/
adverb:
- 1. In a line; in a direction parallel to something.
- Example: We walked along the beach, enjoying the sunset.
- 2. In company with or together with.
- Example: He brought his friend along to the concert.
- 3. Throughout a period or in the course of.
- Example: Along the way, we made many new friends.
preposition:
- 1. In a position that is geographically or physically close to.
- Example: The house is situated along the riverbank.
- 2. In addition to.
- Example: She contributed a lot of great ideas along with her exceptional design skills.
Etymology
Middle English, from Old English ælong, meaning 'by the length of'.
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.
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.