Along: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ถ
along
[ ษหlษล ]
walking with someone or something
In company, together, at the same time or in the same place.
Synonyms
beside, side by side, together.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| along |
When referring to movement in a line or path, often in the same direction.
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| together |
When referring to the company of others or doing an activity jointly.
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| side by side |
When referring to two or more people or things being next to each other, often with the implication of working together or in unison.
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| beside |
When indicating being next to something or someone, without necessarily suggesting movement.
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Examples of usage
- We walked along the path together.
- She drove along the highway to get to the city.
in a line or direction
From one end to the other of (a place, area, etc.)
Synonyms
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
|---|---|
| along |
Used when talking about movement or position in a line or direction on a path, road, river, etc.
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| across |
Used when talking about movement from one side to the other side of something like a road, river, etc.
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| through |
Used when talking about movement from one end to the other inside something like a tunnel, forest, etc.
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| down |
Used when talking about movement to a lower position or along a path that slopes downwards.
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Examples of usage
- There are shops along the main street.
- The house is located along the river.
in a line or direction
Extending in a line or direction.
Synonyms
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
|---|---|
| along |
When something is moving in a direction or following a line, especially in the same direction as a long structure like a road, river, or path.
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| beside |
When something is directly at the side of another thing, indicating close proximity but not necessarily in motion.
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| next to |
When something is immediately adjacent to another thing, similar to 'beside' but often used more informally.
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| parallel |
When two or more things run in the same direction and maintain a constant distance apart; often used in technical or precise contexts.
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Examples of usage
- The houses along the beach have a beautiful view.
- The trees along the road provide shade.
Translations
Translations of the word "along" in other languages:
๐ต๐น ao longo de
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅ เคธเคพเคฅ
๐ฉ๐ช entlang
๐ฎ๐ฉ sepanjang
๐บ๐ฆ ัะทะดะพะฒะถ
๐ต๐ฑ wzdลuลผ
๐ฏ๐ต ๆฒฟใฃใฆ (ใใฃใฆ)
๐ซ๐ท le long de
๐ช๐ธ a lo largo de
๐น๐ท boyunca
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฐ๋ผ์ (๋ฐ๋ผ)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุนูู ุทูู
๐จ๐ฟ podรฉl
๐ธ๐ฐ pozdฤบลพ
๐จ๐ณ ๆฒฟ็ (ๆฒฟ่)
๐ธ๐ฎ vzdolลพ
๐ฎ๐ธ meรฐfram
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑะพะนัะผะตะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแ แซแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ boyu
๐ฒ๐ฝ a lo largo de
Etymology
The word 'along' originated from the Old English word 'andlang', which means 'alongside'. Over time, the word evolved to its current form and usage in Modern English. It has been used for centuries to indicate a sense of being in a line, direction, or company with something or someone.
See also: alongside, long, longed, longevity, longing, longingly, longings, longness, oblong, prolong.