along

Along is defined as to be next to, or to abut something.

(preposition)

An example of along is when bookcases are hung from one end of the wall to the other.

The definition of along is something that happens during an activity.

(preposition)

An example of along might be to say that you stopped for flowers on the way to your mother's house.

Along is adhere or stand by.

(preposition)

An example of along is to say that you are going with the original plan.

Along is length or placement.

(adverb)

An example of the word along is when you might drive next to the curb.

Along, when prefaced by the word “get,” is defined as to be pleasant with someone else.

(verb)

An example of “getting along” would be when two people are not arguing.

See along in Webster's New World College Dictionary

on or beside the length of; over or throughout the length of: we hiked along the trail; along the driveway there is a hedge
in the course of: along the way
in conformity with: to think along certain lines

Origin: ME < OE andlang, along, by the side of < and-, over against + -lang, in length: see long

adverb

See along in American Heritage Dictionary 4

preposition

Over the length of: walked along the path.
On a line or course parallel and close to; continuously beside: rowed along the shore; the trees along the avenue.
In accordance with: The committee split along party lines over the issue.

adverb

Forward; onward: We drove along, admiring the view. Farther along, we passed a hitchhiker.
As a companion: Bring your friend along.
In accompaniment or association; together: packed an atlas along with other books. See Usage Note at together.
With one; at hand: Luckily, I had my camera along. Our guests should be along soon.
Informal Advanced to some degree: getting along in years.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English

Origin: , from Old English andlang, extending opposite

Origin: : and-, facing; see ant- in Indo-European roots

Origin: + lang, long; see long¹

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