Synonyms for along


Grammar : Adv
Spell : uh-lawng, uh-long
Phonetic Transcription : əˈlɔŋ, əˈlɒŋ

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Définition of along

Origin :
  • Old English andlang "entire, continuous; extended; all day long; alongside of," from and- "opposite, against" (from Proto-Germanic *andi-, *anda-, from PIE *anti "against," locative singular of *ant- "front, forehead;" see ante) + lang "long" (see long (adj.)). Sense extended to "through the whole length of."
  • adv ahead
  • adv together with
  • adv near
Example sentences :
  • Tell Aunt Cornelia, please, that I shall be along in just a moment.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • I can get along for a few hours, and then I'll have a doctor look at it.
  • Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
  • Along the edge of the green pines and spruce were lavender asters.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • One of our horses is very lame, and we have a little trouble in getting him along.
  • Extract from : « Explorations in Australia » by John Forrest
  • Got on the track just before dark and followed it along a few miles.
  • Extract from : « Explorations in Australia » by John Forrest
  • I had hard work to get them along, and at last they would not walk.
  • Extract from : « Explorations in Australia » by John Forrest
  • We have known and boasted all along that they were the principles of a liberated mankind.
  • Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various
  • Along the route as, well as at the station, the party was cheered by a large crowd.
  • Extract from : « The Grand Old Man » by Richard B. Cook
  • I'll send young Rapson, the architect, along to make a design.
  • Extract from : « Viviette » by William J. Locke
  • They'll take the telephone and rouse the towns all along the mountains.
  • Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand

Antonyms for along

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