Along
preposition
Moving in a line on or near a surface.
He walked along the street.
Often appears as...
- move along
- walk along
adverb
Forward in time or order, or with the passing of events.
As the week moved along, the weather got better.
Often appears as...
- move along
- go along
preposition
Following the path or course of something.
We drove along the coastline.
Often appears as...
- drive along
- walk along
adverb
Together; at the same time.
The child brought his toys along to show his friends.
Often appears as...
- bring along
- take along
preposition
Comparing to something.
His works are along the lines of Van Gogh.
preposition
Moving in a line on or near a surface.
He walked along the street.
Often appears as...
- move along
- walk along
adverb
Forward in time or order, or with the passing of events.
As the week moved along, the weather got better.
Often appears as...
- move along
- go along
preposition
Following the path or course of something.
We drove along the coastline.
Often appears as...
- drive along
- walk along
adverb
Together; at the same time.
The child brought his toys along to show his friends.
Often appears as...
- bring along
- take along
preposition
Comparing to something.
His works are along the lines of Van Gogh.
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Movement
Use 'along' to describe someone or something moving in a linear direction.
The cat ran along the roof.
Pro Tip 2/2Path Adjacency
'Along' suggests proximity to a line-like feature, such as a road or pathway.
Flowers were planted along the pathway.
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Movement
Use 'along' to describe someone or something moving in a linear direction.
The cat ran along the roof.
Pro Tip 2/2Path Adjacency
'Along' suggests proximity to a line-like feature, such as a road or pathway.
Flowers were planted along the pathway.
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Movement
Use 'along' to describe someone or something moving in a linear direction.
The cat ran along the roof.
Pro Tip 2/2Path Adjacency
'Along' suggests proximity to a line-like feature, such as a road or pathway.
Flowers were planted along the pathway.
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Handraising Twin Tiger...
So, if you look at the two of them together, this little chap has more of a continuous stripe going along this way, whereas this one's a bit more broken. It looks like a spot. So, we're calling this one Spot for the time being and this one Stripe. And he tends to have a little bit more of a feisty character than his brother. He is going to be a challenge, I can see it already.
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Exploring the Bay of...
In my family there's four generations who have all guided, we have become kaitiaki or guardians, of all the areas, so it’s our responsibility to take care of our whenua, to take care of our land. When I’m walking along this pathway here, I’m walking along the same path as my ancestors
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The psychological weight...
that i had to keep track of everything so i used iphone apps like lose it and i use my up band to track how much sleep i was getting and how much exercise i was getting along the way and this really helped me to keep the game kind of rational instead of emotional the way it
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and along with connective tissue, they bind us together, hold us up, and help us move. And whether or not body building is your hobby, muscles need your constant attention because the way you treat them on a daily basis determines whether they will wither or grow.
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How does asthma work? -...
and exposure to triggers can't always be controlled. This is where inhalers, the primary treatment for asthma, come in. These medications help asthmatics both control and prevent their asthma symptoms. Inhalers transport medication along the affected airways
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How did Hitler rise to...
to grant him emergency powers. Within a matter of months, freedom of the press was abolished, other parties were disbanded, and anti-Jewish laws were passed. Many of Hitler's early radical supporters were arrested and executed, along with potential rivals,
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Why do people join...
from the inner workings. It claims to provide answers to life's biggest questions through its doctrine, along with the required recipe for change that shapes a new member into a true believer. And most importantly, it uses both formal and informal systems
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Tiger Cubs Swimming For...
I just think it's a personality thing. Tigers are the one exception in the big cat family, along with jaguars, that really do enjoy the water. Tigers are incredibly powerful swimmers.
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Kailash Satyarthi: How...
along with my own son, made me angry. Dear friends, for centuries we were taught anger is bad. Our parents, teachers, priests --
Video examples
Handraising Twin Tiger...
So, if you look at the two of them together, this little chap has more of a continuous stripe going along this way, whereas this one's a bit more broken. It looks like a spot. So, we're calling this one Spot for the time being and this one Stripe. And he tends to have a little bit more of a feisty character than his brother. He is going to be a challenge, I can see it already.
Video examples
Exploring the Bay of...
In my family there's four generations who have all guided, we have become kaitiaki or guardians, of all the areas, so it’s our responsibility to take care of our whenua, to take care of our land. When I’m walking along this pathway here, I’m walking along the same path as my ancestors
Video examples
The psychological weight...
that i had to keep track of everything so i used iphone apps like lose it and i use my up band to track how much sleep i was getting and how much exercise i was getting along the way and this really helped me to keep the game kind of rational instead of emotional the way it
Video examples
What makes muscles grow?...
and along with connective tissue, they bind us together, hold us up, and help us move. And whether or not body building is your hobby, muscles need your constant attention because the way you treat them on a daily basis determines whether they will wither or grow.
Video examples
How does asthma work? -...
and exposure to triggers can't always be controlled. This is where inhalers, the primary treatment for asthma, come in. These medications help asthmatics both control and prevent their asthma symptoms. Inhalers transport medication along the affected airways
Video examples
How did Hitler rise to...
to grant him emergency powers. Within a matter of months, freedom of the press was abolished, other parties were disbanded, and anti-Jewish laws were passed. Many of Hitler's early radical supporters were arrested and executed, along with potential rivals,
Video examples
Why do people join...
from the inner workings. It claims to provide answers to life's biggest questions through its doctrine, along with the required recipe for change that shapes a new member into a true believer. And most importantly, it uses both formal and informal systems
Video examples
Why do women have...
the womb gets rid of its endometrial lining, along with any unfertilized eggs, sick, dying, or dead embryos. That protective process is known as menstruation, leading to the period. This biological trait, bizarre as it may be,
Video examples
Tiger Cubs Swimming For...
I just think it's a personality thing. Tigers are the one exception in the big cat family, along with jaguars, that really do enjoy the water. Tigers are incredibly powerful swimmers.
Video examples
Kailash Satyarthi: How...
along with my own son, made me angry. Dear friends, for centuries we were taught anger is bad. Our parents, teachers, priests --
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Billie Eilish
American Singer
Me and my brother get along super well. We're, like, best friends. So we'll stay up until, like, five just talking because we get along and, you know, it's cool. And he respects my opinions, and I respect his, even if we don't have the same opinions, but a lot of the time we do.
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Kurt Cobain
American Singer
Drugs are a waste of time. They destroy your memory and your self-respect and everything that goes along with with your self-esteem. They're no good at all.
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Leo Buscaglia
American Author
I've always thought that people need to feel good about themselves and I see my role as offering support to them, to provide some light along the way.
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Alan Rickman
British Actor
Originally, theater was my life. It was what I assumed I'd spend my working life doing - if I was lucky. Then along came movies.
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Leader
There are only two mistakes one can make along the road to truth; not going all the way, and not starting.
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Walt Disney
American Businessman
I have been up against tough competition all my life. I wouldn't know how to get along without it.
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P. J. O'Rourke
American Comedian
My life would have gone along perfectly well, politically speaking, if it hadn't been for girls.
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Leonardo DiCaprio
American Actor
If you can do what you do best and be happy, you're further along in life than most people.
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Jayson Tatum
American Athlete
I am growing up, but I still need help along the way.
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Jerry Cantrell
American Musician
Like everybody, I'm making up my life as I go along.
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Billie Eilish
American Singer
Me and my brother get along super well. We're, like, best friends. So we'll stay up until, like, five just talking because we get along and, you know, it's cool. And he respects my opinions, and I respect his, even if we don't have the same opinions, but a lot of the time we do.
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Kurt Cobain
American Singer
Drugs are a waste of time. They destroy your memory and your self-respect and everything that goes along with with your self-esteem. They're no good at all.
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Leo Buscaglia
American Author
I've always thought that people need to feel good about themselves and I see my role as offering support to them, to provide some light along the way.
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Alan Rickman
British Actor
Originally, theater was my life. It was what I assumed I'd spend my working life doing - if I was lucky. Then along came movies.
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Buddha
Leader
There are only two mistakes one can make along the road to truth; not going all the way, and not starting.
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Walt Disney
American Businessman
I have been up against tough competition all my life. I wouldn't know how to get along without it.
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P. J. O'Rourke
American Comedian
My life would have gone along perfectly well, politically speaking, if it hadn't been for girls.
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Leonardo DiCaprio
American Actor
If you can do what you do best and be happy, you're further along in life than most people.
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Jayson Tatum
American Athlete
I am growing up, but I still need help along the way.
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Jerry Cantrell
American Musician
Like everybody, I'm making up my life as I go along.
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