Along Definition
along
adverb
- with a forward motion; "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"
- in accompaniment or as a companion; "his little sister came along to the movies"; "I brought my camera along"; "working along with his father"
- to a more advanced state; "the work is moving along"; "well along in their research"; "hurrying their education along"; "getting along in years"
- in addition (usually followed by `with'); "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"
- in line with a length or direction (often followed by `by' or `beside'); "pass the word along"; "ran along beside me"; "cottages along by the river"
"Along" in song lyrics
See how along is used in real songs:
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"I knew somethin' was wrong, I knew it all along"
2 Live Crew — You Got Larceny -
"Singin' this song, movin' along"
2 Live Crew — So Funky -
"Knew I was blessed and pushed right along"
3 Melancholy Gypsies — Young Man
Words that rhyme with along
Usage tips for "along"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "along" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for along to find words that pair well.