along

[əˈlɒŋ]

along Definition

• 1. moving in a constant direction on (a more or less horizontal surface)
• 2. extending in a more or less horizontal line on

Using along: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "along" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  We walked along the beach.

• Example

  The fence runs along the edge of the property.

• Example

  The road goes along the river.

along Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for along

• forward
• onward
• ahead

Antonyms for along

• back
• backward
• behind

Phrases with along

• get along

  have a good relationship with someone

  Example

  I get along well with my coworkers.

• play along

  pretend to agree or cooperate with someone's plan or idea, often in order to avoid an argument or conflict

  Example

  I didn't really want to go to the party, but I played along with my friend's plan.

• string along

  deceive or mislead someone by giving them false hope or promises

  Example

  He's been stringing her along for months, making her think they have a future together.

Origins of along

from Old English 'gelang', meaning 'together with'

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Summary: along in Brief

'Along' [əˈlɒŋ] is an adverb that describes movement in a constant direction on a horizontal surface or extension in a horizontal line. It is often used to describe physical movement, as in 'We walked along the beach,' or the position of an object, as in 'The fence runs along the edge of the property.' 'Along' also appears in phrases like 'get along,' meaning to have a good relationship with someone, and 'play along,' meaning to pretend to agree or cooperate with someone's plan or idea.