Along meaning

What does “along” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“along” is an adverb with 5 meanings. Its most common meaning is: with a forward motion.

along

adverb

  1. with a forward motion

    “we drove along admiring the view”

    “the horse trotted along at a steady pace”

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  2. in accompaniment or as a companion

    “his little sister came along to the movies”

    “I brought my camera along”

  3. to a more advanced state

    “the work is moving along”

    “well along in their research”

  4. in addition (usually followed by `with')

    “we sent them food and some clothing went along in the package”

    “along with the package came a bill”

  5. in line with a length or direction (often followed by `by' or `beside')

    “pass the word along”

    “ran along beside me”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University