prep
along
uh-LONG
prep
1
Following the length of something; from one end toward the other.
"They walked along the river at sunset."
adv
1
Forward, onward, or in company with someone.
"Bring your friend along to the party."
"He's been playing guitar along with the band all night."
How to Use Along
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishFollowing the length of a path, or moving forward together with someone.
Common pairings
along the way
come along
bring along
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Etymology
From Old English andlang, from and- ("opposite") + lang ("long").