along — moving in company with or together with; by the length of
Part of speech: PREPOSITION
Definition: moving in company with or together with; by the length of
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈlɔːŋ/
Example Sentences
- My dog always tags along when I go jogging, even though his tiny legs make him look like a furry sausage rolling down the street.
- We walked along the river and enjoyed the peaceful scenery.
- She knew the answer all along but pretended to be confused just to see her teacher's dramatic explanation with wild hand gestures.
along
PREPOSITION[/əˈlɔːŋ/]
moving in company with or together with; by the length of
They walked along the riverbank, chatting as the sunset painted the water orange.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Old English 'andlang', a compound of 'and' (against, opposite) and 'lang' (long), originally meaning 'lengthwise' or 'in the direction of length'. The word evolved to describe movement or positioning in the direction of something's length or extent.
Breakdown
and- (against, opposite) + -lang (long) → andlang → along. The 'and-' prefix fused with the adjective 'lang', creating a directional adverb denoting movement parallel to an object's length.
🎵Rhyme
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📝Examples
“My dog always tags along when I go jogging, even though his tiny legs make him look like a furry sausage rolling down the street.”
“We walked along the river and enjoyed the peaceful scenery.”
“She knew the answer all along but pretended to be confused just to see her teacher's dramatic explanation with wild hand gestures.”
“Please bring your passport along when you travel abroad.”
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