along
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long
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laang
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Definition & Meaning of "along"in English

along
01

in the direction of a road, path, etc., indicating a forward movement

along definition and meaning
Examples
She walked along, lost in thought.
02

in a manner that indicates something is advancing or developing

Examples
The project is coming along nicely, thanks to everyone's hard work.
03

together with someone or something or in accompaniment

Examples
She brought her younger brother along to the party.
3.1

used to indicate the presence of something necessary or beneficial

Examples
He forgot to bring his wallet along.
04

used to indicate that someone or something will arrive soon or is present

Examples
I 'll be along in a few minutes to join you.
05

used to show the transfer or movement of something between people

Examples
The message was passed along to the next person.
01

used to indicate motion in a continuous direction on a surface or path

Examples
We walked along the beach, enjoying the sunset.
1.1

used to show the progress or movement through a process or time

Examples
She learned a lot along the way.
1.2

used to refer to a point or area on a path, road, or similar surface

Examples
There 's a small café somewhere along this street.
02

used to indicate the placement or arrangement of things next to a long surface or line

Examples
There are beautiful parks along the river.
03

used to show similarity or accordance with something

Examples
The new policies are along the lines of the previous guidelines.
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