Be along Meaning in English
expression
ˈbi/, /bi/ /əˈɫɔŋ
bee uh-LAWNG
bˈiː/ /ɐlˈɒŋ
bee uhl-ONG
Definition
To arrive or appear at a place soon, often used to say that someone or something will get there shortly.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly informal and used in spoken English. Commonly appears as reassurance ('He'll be along soon') or in response to someone asking when a person will arrive. Usually doesn't specify an exact time, just 'soon.' Rarely used for objects.
Spanish: llegar (en breve) - venir (pronto)Portuguese (BR): chegar (em breve) - vir (logo)Portuguese (PT): chegar (em breve) - vir (logo)Chinese (Simplified): 马上到 - 很快来Chinese (Traditional): 馬上到 - 很快來Hindi: आ जाएगा - जल्दी पहुँच जाएगाArabic: سيأتي قريباً - سيصل قريباًBengali: এসে যাবে - হাজির হবেRussian: придёт - появитсяJapanese: すぐ来る - やってくるVietnamese: sẽ đến - sẽ tớiKorean: 곧 올 것이다 - 도착할 것이다Turkish: yakında gelir - birazdan gelirUrdu: جلد آ جائے گا - پہنچ جائے گاIndonesian: akan segera datang - akan segera tiba
Example Sentences
Don't worry, she will be along soon.
basic
The bus should be along any minute now.
basic
He said he would be along after lunch.
basic
If you wait here, someone will be along to help you.
natural
The pizza guy will be along in a few minutes.
natural
Just be patient, they’ll be along when they’re ready.
natural