along

a-long · preposition

imported

Definitions

preposition

  1. 1.

    Moving in a constant direction on or beside a path, road, etc.

  2. 2.

    Extending in a horizontal line on or beside.

  3. 3.

    At a particular point in the course of.

  4. 4.

    Moving forward; onward.

  5. 5.

    In company with someone; together.

  6. 6.

    Arriving at a place.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    along with — Together with; in addition to.
  • •
    all along — From the beginning.
  • •
    come along — Arrive; accompany; make progress.
  • •
    get along — Have a friendly relationship; manage; leave.
  • •
    go along with — Agree with; accompany.
  • •
    right along — Continuously.
  • •
    play along — Cooperate; pretend to agree.
  • •
    string along — Deceive; keep someone waiting.

Related words

See also: alongside, beside, forward, through
Synonyms: alongside, beside, through

Etymology

From Old English andlang ("extending along, throughout"), from and- ("against, along") + lang ("long").