Along: meaning, definitions and examples

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along

[ əˈlɒŋ ]

^{Context #1}

walking with someone or something

In company, together, at the same time or in the same place.

Synonyms

beside, side by side, together

Examples of usage

We walked along the path together.
She drove along the highway to get to the city.

^{Context #2}

in a line or direction

From one end to the other of (a place, area, etc.)

Synonyms

across, down, through

Examples of usage

There are shops along the main street.
The house is located along the river.

^{Context #3}

in a line or direction

Extending in a line or direction.

Synonyms

beside, next to, parallel

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:

🇵🇹 ao longo de

🇮🇳 के साथ

🇩🇪 entlang

🇮🇩 sepanjang

🇺🇦 уздовж

🇵🇱 wzdłuż

🇯🇵 沿って (そって)

🇫🇷 le long de

🇪🇸 a lo largo de

🇹🇷 boyunca

🇰🇷 따라서 (따라)

🇸🇦 على طول

🇨🇿 podél

🇸🇰 pozdĺž

🇨🇳 沿着 (沿著)

🇸🇮 vzdolž

🇮🇸 meðfram

🇰🇿 бойымен

🇬🇪 გრძივი

🇦🇿 boyu

🇲🇽 a lo largo de

Word origin

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.