English dictionary

along

/@/'l/O//N/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

preposition

By the length of, as distinguished from <i>across</i>.

preposition

Source: webster1913

with a forward motion

adv.all

Examples
We drove along admiring the view.

The horse trotted along at a steady pace.

Move along.

Source: WordNet 3.0
in accompaniment or as a companion

adv.all

Examples
His little sister came along to the movies.

I brought my camera along.

Working along with his father.

Source: WordNet 3.0
to a more advanced state

adv.all

Examples
The work is moving along.

Well along in their research.

Hurrying their education along.

Getting along in years.

Source: WordNet 3.0
in addition (usually followed by `with')

adv.all

Examples
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.

Source: WordNet 3.0
in line with a length or direction (often followed by `by' or `beside')

adv.all

Examples
Pass the word along.

Ran along beside me.

Cottages along by the river.

Source: WordNet 3.0
By the length; in a line with the length; lengthwise.

adverb

Source: webster1913