adverb
with a forward motion
Synonyms
Examples
- we 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
adverb
in accompaniment or as a companion
Examples
- his little sister came along to the movies
- I brought my camera along
- working along with his father
adverb
to a more advanced state
Examples
- the work is moving along
- well along in their research
- hurrying their education along
- getting along in years
adverb
in addition (usually followed by `with')
Examples
- we 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
adverb
in line with a length or direction (often followed by `by' or `beside')
Examples
- pass the word along
- ran along beside me
- cottages along by the river