Along

usgb/əˈlɔːŋ/
preposition

Moving in a line on or near a surface.

He walked along the street.
Visual representation of "along" - Moving in a line on or near a surface.

Often appears as...

  • move along
  • walk along
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Physical Movement

Use 'along' to describe someone or something moving in a linear direction.

Illustration for Physical Movement
The cat ran along the roof.
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Path Adjacency

'Along' suggests proximity to a line-like feature, such as a road or pathway.

Illustration for Path Adjacency
Flowers were planted along the pathway.
Visual representation of the word "Along"

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