Associations to the word «Along»

Wiktionary

ALONG, preposition. By the length of; in a line with the length of; lengthwise next to.
ALONG, preposition. In a line with, with a progressive motion on; onward on; forward on.
ALONG, adverb. In company; together.
ALONG, adverb. Onward, forward, with progressive action.
ALONG ABOUT, adverb. (idiomatic) (informal) Approximately; at around some time.
ALONG OF, preposition. (obsolete) because of
ALONG THE LINES, adverb. (idiomatic) In a general direction or manner.
ALONG THE LINES OF, preposition. Similar to, but not exactly equal.
ALONG WITH, conjunction. In addition to.

Dictionary definition

ALONG, adverb. 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".
ALONG, adverb. In accompaniment or as a companion; "his little sister came along to the movies"; "I brought my camera along"; "working along with his father".
ALONG, adverb. To a more advanced state; "the work is moving along"; "well along in their research"; "hurrying their education along"; "getting along in years".
ALONG, adverb. 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".
ALONG, adverb. 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".

Wise words

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