along

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.

1. by the length; lengthwise; parallel to or in a line with the length or direction:

   He ran along beside me.

2. with a progressive motion; onward:

   The police ordered the line to move along.

3. (of time) some way on:

   along toward evening.

4. in company; in agreement (usually followed by with ):

   I'll go along with you. He planned the project along with his associates.

5. as a companion; with one:

   She took her brother along.

6. 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.

7. at or to an advanced place or state:

   Work on the new ship is quite far along.

8. as an accompanying item; on hand:

   Bring along your umbrella.

9. along of, Chiefly Southern U.S. and British Dialect.
   1. owing to; because of:

      We weren't invited, along of your rudeness.

   2. in company with:

      You come along of me to the store.

verb phrase

1. get ¹( def 36 ).