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Meaning of along
The primary meaning of the word "along" is to move or extend in a line, or to accompany someone or something.
Etymology of along
The word "along" has its roots in Old English, where it was spelled "andlang" and meant "from end to end" or "lengthwise"
It is derived from the words "and" (meaning "on" or "in") and "lang" (meaning "long")
Over time, the spelling and meaning of the word evolved, with "along" emerging as a preposition indicating movement or extension in a line
Synonyms
alongside
together
simultaneously
concurrently
in company
in tandem
hand in hand
in conjunction
jointly
cooperatively
collaboratively
mutually
reciprocally
correspondingly
equally
uniformly
consistently
steadily
continuously
endlessly
on
upon
with
during
throughout
amid
amongst
among
beside
next to
near
nearby
adjacent to
adjoining
abutting
contiguous to
proximate to
close to
adjacent
Definitions
- Moving or extending in a line, especially in a straight or curved course
- Extending or lasting for a particular period
- Accompanying someone or something, especially as a companion or associate
- Located on or near a line, especially a straight or curved course
- Extending or moving from one point to another, especially in a straight or curved course
Usage Examples
- The road stretches along the coast for miles
- She walked along the beach, enjoying the sunset
- He drove along the highway, listening to music
- The company will be working along with the government to develop the new project
- The trees grew along the river, providing shade and shelter