/ əˈlɒŋ; NAmE əˈlɔːŋ/ preposition , adverb
■ preposition
1.
from one end to or towards the other end of sth :
They walked slowly along the road.
I looked along the shelves for the book I needed.
2.
in a line that follows the side of sth long :
Houses had been built along both sides of the river.
3.
at a particular point on or beside sth long :
You'll find his office just along the corridor.
■ adverb
HELP NOTE : For the special uses of along in phrasal verbs, look at the entries for the verbs. For example get along with sb is in the phrasal verb section at get .
1.
forward :
I was just walking along singing to myself.
He pointed out various landmarks as we drove along.
2.
with sb :
We're going for a swim. Why don't you come along?
I'll be along (= I'll join you) in a few minutes.
3.
towards a better state or position :
The book's coming along nicely.
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IDIOMS
- along with sb/sth
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WORD ORIGIN
Old English andlang , of West Germanic origin; related to the adjective long .