Pronunciation: /əˈlɔŋ/

Definitions of along

adverb in a line or direction extending from one end to the other

Example Sentences

A1 I walked along the beach and collected seashells.

A2 She rode her bike along the river path.

B1 The hikers walked along the trail, enjoying the scenic views.

B2 The train traveled along the coast, offering stunning views of the ocean.

C1 The marathon runners ran along the city streets, cheered on by spectators.

C2 The road trip took us along the winding mountain roads, with breathtaking views at every turn.

preposition in company with or together with; beside or parallel to

Example Sentences

A1 I walked along the beach and collected seashells.

A2 The dog ran along the path beside its owner.

B1 We drove along the scenic route to enjoy the beautiful views.

B2 The hikers trekked along the mountain trail for hours.

C1 The river flows gently along the valley, creating a peaceful atmosphere.

C2 The artist painted a mural along the entire length of the building, showcasing their talent.

Examples of along in a Sentence

formal The project manager walked along the corridor to attend the meeting.

informal Let's take a stroll along the beach this evening.

slang We cruised along the highway with the music blasting.

figurative She is moving along in her career at a steady pace.

Grammatical Forms of along

past tense

alongs

plural

alongs

comparative

more along

superlative

most along

present tense

along

future tense

will along

perfect tense

have alonged

continuous tense

is alonging

singular

along

positive degree

along

infinitive

to along

gerund

alonging

participle

alonged

Origin and Evolution of along

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'along' originated from the Old English word 'andlang' which meant 'alongside'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'along' has retained its original meaning of 'beside' or 'in a line with', but has also evolved to be used more broadly to indicate progression or movement in a particular direction.