along
/əˈlɔŋ/
preposition
- Moving or extending in a line parallel to the length of something.
- The fence runs along the edge of the property.
- She placed the books along the shelf.
- We walked along the beach at sunset.
- At a point on or beside something (often used with 'here' or 'there').
- The store is somewhere along this street.
- There is a bench along the path.
- The accident happened along the highway near the bridge.
adverb
- In a line; moving forward or onward.
- He hurried along to catch the bus.
- The project is coming along nicely.
- The children skipped along happily.
- In company or together with someone or something.
- Bring your friend along to the party.
- She took her dog along on the hike.
- I packed a sandwich to eat along the way.