Along /(?; 115)/
A·long
Along
adv.
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By the length; in a line with the length; lengthwise.
Some laid along . . . on spokes of wheels are hung.
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In a line, or with a progressive motion; onward; forward.
We will go along by the king's highway.
He struck with his o'ertaking wings, And chased us south along.
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In company; together.
He to England shall along with you.
Phrases & Compounds
- All along
- all through the course of; during the whole time; throughout.
- To get along
- to get on; to make progress, as in business.
Along
prep.
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By the length of, as distinguished from across.
The kine . . . went along the highway.
Along
- (Now heard only in the prep. phrase along of.)
Phrases & Compounds
- Along of
- owing to; on account of.