[along] prep [ME, fr. OE andlang, fr. and- against + lang long--more at ante-] (bef. 12c) 1: in a line parallel with the length or direction of
2: in the course of
3: in accordance with: in
[2]along adv (14c) 1: forward, on "move ~"
2: from one to another "word was passed ~" 3 a: in company: as a companion "brought his wife ~"--often used with with "walked to school ~ with her friends" b: in association--used with with "work ~ with colleagues"
4. a: sometime within a specified or implied extent of time--usu. used with about "~ about July 17" b: at or to an advanced point "plans are far ~"
5: in addition: also--often used with with "a bill came ~ with the package"
6: at hand: as a necessary or useful item "brought an extra one ~" "had his gun ~" 7: on hand: there "tell him I'll be ~ to see him"