Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

along

Preposition / Adverb
/əˈlɔːŋ/
Definition
In a line or direction with the length of something.
Examples
  • We walked along the river.
  • She brought her dog along to the park.
  • The path goes along the coast.
Meaning
Used to indicate movement in a specific direction or to show the presence of something in the same line.
Synonyms
  • Beside
  • Alongside
  • With
  • By
  • Next to