Meaning & Definition of Along in English
English⟶
Along
/əlɔŋ/
adverb
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"
synonym:
- along,
- 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"
synonym:
- along
3. To a more advanced state
- "The work is moving along"
- "Well along in their research"
- "Hurrying their education along"
- "Getting along in years"
synonym:
- along
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"
synonym:
- along
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"
synonym:
- along
Examples of using
We managed to get along.
Do Tom and Mary get along?
Isn't it a pity that Tom and Mary can't get along with each other?