along Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. adverb with a forward motion
   on.
   
   • we drove along admiring the view
   • the horse trotted along at a steady pace
   • the circus traveled on to the next city
   • move along
   • march on
2. adverb in accompaniment or as a companion
   
   • his little sister came along to the movies
   • I brought my camera along
   • working along with his father
3. adverb to a more advanced state
   
   • the work is moving along
   • well along in their research
   • hurrying their education along
   • getting along in years
4. adverb 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
   • consider the advantages along with the disadvantages
5. adverb in line with a length or direction (often followed by `by' or `beside')
   
   • pass the word along
   • ran along beside me
   • cottages along by the river

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