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1. | [ pronoun ] preposition | |
2. | [ adverb ] with a forward motion | |
Synonyms: | on | |
Examples: | "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" |
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3. | [ adverb ] in accompaniment or as a companion | |
Examples: | "his little sister came along to the movies" "I brought my camera along" "working along with his father" |
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4. | [ adverb ] to a more advanced state | |
Examples: | "the work is moving along" "well along in their research" "hurrying their education along" "getting along in years" |
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5. | [ adverb ] in addition (usually followed by `with') | |
Examples: | "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" |
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6. | [ adverb ] in line with a length or direction (often followed by `by' or `beside') | |
Examples: | "pass the word along" "ran along beside me" "cottages along by the river" |
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Similar spelling: |
Alongi Alling Alnus Alonzo alonso alnico almost Alaniz Alanis |