Word
along
US/əˈɫɔŋ/
UK/ɐlˈɒŋ/
Adverb of place
Definitions
01next to the length of
A2 · Elementary
prep. in a line next to something long, like a road, a river, or a wall.
prep. positioned or moving in a constant direction by the side of a linear object.
日本語:～に沿って※
“We took a relaxing walk along the beach as the sun went down.”
“The cyclists pedalled steadily along the narrow coastal path, keeping the cliffs to their left and the open sea to their right.”
Usage
Usually followed by a noun phrase representing a linear space like a path, road, or border.
Pitfall
We walked along the street to cross it.
We walked across the street.
Use 'along' for moving beside or down the length of something; use 'across' for moving from one side to the other.
Synonyms
Antonyms
02moving forward
B1 · Intermediate
adv. moving forward or further in a process.
adv. moving in a forward direction or making progress toward a destination or goal.
Español:a lo largo de
“The project is moving along nicely and should be finished by Friday.”
“Traffic was barely moving along due to the heavy rain and the construction work on the main bridge.”
Usage
Often follows verbs of motion or progress like 'move', 'come', or 'get'.
Antonyms
03in company with
A2 · Elementary
adv. together with someone else or brought with you.
adv. in the company of others or as an accompaniment to a person or group.
“I'm going to the cinema tonight; why don't you come along?”
“She brought her younger brother along to the party, hoping he would make some new friends in the neighbourhood.”
Usage
Frequently used in phrasal constructions like 'bring along', 'come along', or 'take along'.
Antonyms
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “along” in context.
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *h₂ent- Proto-Indo-European *-s Proto-Indo-European *h₂éntsder. Proto-Germanic *anda- Proto-West Germanic *anda- Old English and- Proto-Indo-European *dlongʰos Proto-Germanic *langaz Proto-West Germanic *lang Old English lang Old English andlang Middle English English along From Middle English, from Old English andlang, from prefix and- + lang (“long”). Doublet of endlong.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Grammar
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549
- Frequency
- Very common
- Level
- A2 · ElementaryOxford
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