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English adverb: along

1. along with a forward motion


SamplesWe drove along admiring the view.
The horse trotted along at a steady pace.
The circus traveled on to the next city.
Move along.
March on.


Synonymson

2. along in accompaniment or as a companion


SamplesHis little sister came along to the movies.
I brought my camera along.
Working along with his father.

3. along to a more advanced state


SamplesThe work is moving along.
Well along in their research.
Hurrying their education along.
Getting along in years.

4. along in addition (usually followed by `with')


SamplesWe sent them food and some clothing went along in the package.
Along with the package came a bill.
Consider the advantages along with the disadvantages.

5. along in line with a length or direction (often followed by `by' or `beside')


SamplesPass the word along.
Ran along beside me.
Cottages along by the river.









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