Meaning & Definition of Along in English

1. With a forward motion

• "We drove along admiring the view"

• "The horse trotted along at a steady pace"

• "The circus traveled on to the next city"

• "Move along"

• "March on"

2. In accompaniment or as a companion

• "His little sister came along to the movies"

• "I brought my camera along"

• "Working along with his father"

3. To a more advanced state

• "The work is moving along"

• "Well along in their research"

• "Hurrying their education along"

• "Getting along in years"

4. In addition (usually followed by `with')

• "We sent them food and some clothing went along in the package"

• "Along with the package came a bill"

• "Consider the advantages along with the disadvantages"

5. In line with a length or direction (often followed by `by' or `beside')

• "Pass the word along"

• "Ran along beside me"

• "Cottages along by the river"