along
Translation
along, together with
Examples
We walked along the river.
We walked along the river.
Do you want to come along?
Do you want to come along?
I knew it all along.
I knew it all along.
Grammar Patterns
along ((sth.)) moving in a constant direction on (sth.) We walked along the river.
come/go/bring along to accompany someone Do you want to come along?
Similar Words
Synonyms (prep): beside, down; Synonyms (adv): with, together
Etymology
From Old English 'andlang', meaning 'entire, continuous'. From 'and-' (against) + 'lang' (long).
Memory Tips
Think of 'a long' path. You move 'along' that path, following its length.