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preposition
1.
through, on, beside, over, or parallel to the length or direction of; from one end to the other of: to walk along a highway; to run a border along a shelf.
2.
during; in the course of: Somewhere along the way I lost my hat.
3.
in conformity or accordance with: I plan to revise the article along the lines suggested.
adverb
4.
by the length; lengthwise; parallel to or in a line with the length or direction: He ran along beside me.
5.
with a progressive motion; onward: The police ordered the line to move along.
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(of time) some way on: along toward evening.
7.
in company; in agreement (usually followed by with): I'll go along with you. He planned the project along with his associates.
8.
EXPANDas a companion; with one: She took her brother along.
9.
from one person or place to another: The order was passed along from the general to the captain and from the captain to a private.
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at or to an advanced place or state: Work on the new ship is quite far along.
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as an accompanying item; on hand: Bring along your umbrella.
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COLLAPSEalong of, Chiefly Southern U.S. and British Dialect.
a.
owing to; because of: We weren't invited, along of your rudeness.
b.
in company with: You come along of me to the store.
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Along with
is always a great word to know.
So is slumgullion. Does it mean:
| a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes. |
| a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc. |
13.
Idiomsget along. get (def. 36).
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all along, all the time; throughout: I knew all along that it was a lie.
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be along, Informal. to arrive at a place; come: They should be along soon.
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Idioms & Phrases
along with
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In association with, as in For his second birthday we sent him a fireman's hat, along with some books, or The audience was invited to sing along with the star. [Early 1700s]
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In conjunction with, as in Along with what I told you before, that's the whole story of what happened. [Early 1800s] For a synonym, see together with; also see go along, def. 2 and 3.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
Copyright © 1997. Published by Houghton Mifflin.
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