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British pronunciation
/əˈlɒŋ/

Definition & Meaning of "along"

along
01

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

along definition and meaning
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She walked along, lost in thought.
The car moved slowly along.
02

in a manner that indicates something is advancing or developing

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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

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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

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He forgot to bring his wallet along.
Make sure you take your coat along, it's getting chilly.
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used to indicate that someone or something will arrive soon or is present

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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

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The message was passed along to the next person.
The rumor spread along quickly, from one group to another.
06

at a particular point in time or during a given period, usually followed by "about"

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Along about noon, we should arrive at the station.
Along about the time he was leaving, she called him.
07

also included or appearing at the same time, usually followed by "with"

08

a failure to maintain a higher state

01

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

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She walked along the narrow trail through the forest.
The cyclists raced along the highway toward the finish line.
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used to show the progress or movement through a process or time

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She learned a lot along the way.
The project got easier along the course of the year.
1.2

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

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There's a small café somewhere along this street.
We stopped along the river to have a picnic.
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used to indicate the placement or arrangement of things next to a long surface or line

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There are beautiful parks along the river.
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used to show similarity or accordance with something

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The new policies are along the lines of the previous guidelines.
The proposal was along the same idea as the original plan.
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