Along Word Meaning

Old English andlang, of West Germanic origin; related to long

moving in a constant direction on (a road, path, or any more or less horizontal surface)

in constant direction

• soon we were driving along a narrow road
• he saw Gary run along the top of the wall

extending in a more or less horizontal line on

in horizontal line on

• cars were parked along the grass verge
• you should definitely explore the paths along the river
• hotels are springing up all along the coast

moving in a constant direction on a road, path, or any more or less horizontal surface

in constant direction

• he continued to plod along
• we sailed along

in or into company with others

with others

• he had brought along a friend of his
• I went along to see Ray
• she was thrilled to be along for the ride
• make sure you take a camera along