ALONG - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Adverb
with a forward motion
Example: we drove along admiring the view; the horse trotted along at a steady pace; the circus traveled on to the next city; move along; march on
Meaning 2
Part of speech: Adverb
in accompaniment or as a companion
Example: his little sister came along to the movies; I brought my camera along; working along with his father
Meaning 3
Part of speech: Adverb
to a more advanced state
Example: the work is moving along; well along in their research; hurrying their education along; getting along in years
Meaning 4
Part of speech: Adverb
in addition (usually followed by `with')
Example: we sent them food and some clothing went along in the package; along with the package came a bill; consider the advantages along with the disadvantages
Meaning 5
Part of speech: Adverb
in line with a length or direction (often followed by `by' or `beside')
Example: pass the word along; ran along beside me; cottages along by the river
Synonyms
🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "along" comes from Old English andlang.
🔗 Related Words
endlong – A related word in the same word family.
🧩 Fun Fact
Old English shared many words with Old Norse due to Viking settlements in England.