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along
01
in the direction of a road, path, etc., indicating a forward movement
Examples
She walked along, lost in thought.
The car moved slowly along.
02
in a manner that indicates something is advancing or developing
Examples
The project is coming along nicely, thanks to everyone's hard work.
Her skills improved significantly as the semester went along.
03
together with someone or something or in accompaniment
Examples
She brought her younger brother along to the party.
Can I come along on your trip to the beach?
3.1
used to indicate the presence of something necessary or beneficial
Examples
He forgot to bring his wallet along.
Make sure you take your coat along, it's getting chilly.
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.
He said he would be along later to help us set up.
05
used to show the transfer or movement of something between people
Examples
The message was passed along to the next person.
The rumor spread along quickly, from one group to another.
along
Examples
We walked along the beach, enjoying the sunset.
The cyclist rode along the riverbank at a steady pace.
1.1
used to show the progress or movement through a process or time
Examples
She learned a lot along the way.
The project got easier along the course of the year.
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.
The trees were planted along the road.
03
used to show similarity or accordance with something
Examples
The new policies are along the lines of the previous guidelines.
The proposal was along the same idea as the original plan.
