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a·long

along

 
pronunciation:
lawng
parts of speech:
preposition, adverb
phrases:
all along
part of speech: preposition
definition 1: by or through the length of; next to.
We ran along the path.We walked along the cliff's edge.
 
similar words:
down
definition 2: at some place on.
We will stop for supper along the way.
 
part of speech: adverb
definition 1: as a companion.
Walk along with me.
definition 2: toward what is ahead; forward.
Let's move along.
phrase: all along