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Word: Along
Speech Type: Preposition
Old English andlang, of West Germanic origin; related to long
əˈlɒŋ
moving in a constant direction on (a road, path, or any more or less horizontal surface)
Short Definition:in constant direction
Examples:- 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
Short Definition:in horizontal line on
Examples:- cars were parked along the grass verge
- you should definitely explore the paths along the river
- hotels are springing up all along the coast
Word: Along
Speech Type: Adverb
əˈlɒŋ
moving in a constant direction on a road, path, or any more or less horizontal surface
Short Definition:in constant direction
Examples:- he continued to plod along
- we sailed along
in or into company with others
Short Definition:with others
Examples:- 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
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