along
Translation
along, together with, onward
Examples
We walked along the river.
We walked along the river.
Come along with me.
Come along with me.
The project is coming along well.
The project is coming along well.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to move in a line next to (sth.) We walked along the river.
come/go along to accompany sb. Come along with me.
Similar Words
Synonyms: down, beside; Antonyms: across
Etymology
From Old English 'andlang', from 'and-' (against) + 'lang' (long), meaning 'along the length of'.
Memory Tips
Think of moving 'a long way' down a path.