along
word
/əˈɫɔŋ/
uh-LAWNG
/ɐlˈɒŋ/
uhl-ONG
Definition
Used to show movement in a line or direction, such as beside or along the edge of something; also means together with someone or something.
Usage & Nuances
'Along' is most common for direction or movement ('walk along the river'), but also for 'along with' (together), and in expressions like 'come along' (accompany). Not used for time. Don't confuse with 'alone' (by oneself).
Spanish: a lo largo de - junto aPortuguese (BR): ao longo de - junto aPortuguese (PT): ao longo de - junto aChinese (Simplified): 沿着 - 一起Chinese (Traditional): 沿著 - 一起Hindi: के साथ - के किनारेArabic: على طول - معBengali: বরাবর - সাথেRussian: вдоль - вместе сJapanese: 沿って - 一緒にVietnamese: dọc theo - cùng vớiKorean: 따라서 - 함께Turkish: boyunca - birlikteUrdu: کے ساتھ ساتھ - کے ہمراہIndonesian: di sepanjang - bersama
Example Sentences
We walked along the river.
basic
There are trees along the road.
basic
Come along with me.
basic
He found a wallet along the sidewalk.
natural
I met some friends along the way.
natural
She brought her brother along to the party.
natural