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Definition along in British English

along adverb, preposition

adverb, preposition
/əˈlɒŋ/

Along can be used in the following ways:

as a preposition (followed by a noun): Go along South Street and turn left.

as an adverb (without a following noun): Can I bring the children along?

1

moving forwards on a line, road, path etc towards one end of it

1.1

moving forwards on a line, road, path etc towards one end of it

Example

Mrs Barnes was hurrying along the path towards us.

Example

We walked along in silence.

Synonyms and related words
direct advancing oncoming
1.2

moving from one place to another while staying near the side or edge of something

Example

They were sailing along the southern coast of Australia.

Synonyms and related words
direct advancing oncoming
2

continuing in a line on or beside a road, river, wall etc

2.1

continuing in a line on or beside a road, river, wall etc

Example

The shops along Oxford Street were brightly lit for Christmas.

Example

a line of trees along the river bank

2.2

at a place on or beside a road, river etc

Example

The sound of gunfire was coming from somewhere along the road.

Synonyms and related words
about across after
3

coming to the place where someone is, or going to the place where something is happening

3.1

coming to the place where someone is, or going to the place where something is happening

Example

Finally a taxi came along, and we jumped in.

Example

There's going to be a public meeting, so I think I'll go along and see what's happening.

Example

Just wait here. The doctor should be along (=should arrive) in a few minutes.

3.2

used for saying that you take someone or something with you when you go somewhere

Example

Do you mind if I come along too?

Example

Bring the whole family along.

Example

Be sure to take your notes along with you.

Definition along in British English

Related Words

Words related to along:

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