along 1 of 2

preposition

Definition of alongnext
as in across

Related Words

Relevance

along

2 of 2

adverb

as in forward
toward or at a point lying in advance in space or time traffic was inching along at a snail's pace work on the project is moving right along

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Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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Recent Examples of along
Preposition
New construction along Maui’s coastline is subject to state and county regulations, and Richardson says recreating this particular offering would be difficult. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 17 Aug. 2026 The trough made the marine level thicker than normal and created measurable amounts of precipitation from morning and overnight drizzle along the Bay Coast and in some places inland. — Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 17 Aug. 2026
Adverb
In the center, a small stream ox-bowed its way along while chasing the sun through alders and gone-to-seed pastures. — Tom Huggler, Outdoor Life, 13 Aug. 2026 Davis appeared in court each day of jury selection, seeming quiet and focused, following along intently as each potential juror answered questions from Judge Carli Kierny and each side’s attorneys. — Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for along
Recent Examples of Synonyms for along
  1. across
  2. forward
  3. near
  4. onward
  5. over
  6. forth
  7. beyond
  8. forwards
Preposition
  • New Atlas The rides were in varying stages of decay, and there seemed to be a lot of orphaned carousel horses from other amusement centers dotted across the park.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Since the wars ended, land mines and unexploded ordnance have killed approximately 90,000 people and wounded almost twice as many across the three countries.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of across
Adverb
  • The City of Ripon is moving forward with an ordinance aimed at protecting an endangered species by prohibiting people from feeding feral cats and stray animals on public property.
    — Carmela Karcher, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • McAtee also created a chance for himself, winning possession in midfield before driving forward and seeing a shot deflected wide.
    — Paul Taylor, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of forward
Preposition
  • Coleman was quick and decisive while navigating the crowded real estate near the line of scrimmage.
    — Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The fire advanced to within 300 meters (1,000 feet) of Gey, which sits on the edge of the forest near the Belgian border.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of near
Adverb
  • The team’s form picked up spectacularly from December onwards, losing only five of their final 25 Premier League matches.
    — Adam Crafton, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • As sunlight filters through Earth’s atmosphere before reaching the lunar surface, blue light is scattered away while red wavelengths continue onward, bathing the moon in pinkish, copper and crimson tones.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of onward
Preposition
  • Some 600 drones were detected headed toward the Russian capital, Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said, with a third destroyed over the Moscow region itself.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Summary Claressa Shields captured the WBC and WBA middleweight titles with a dominant sixth-round TKO victory over Kaye Scott in Atlanta.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of over
Adverb
  • Typically the same plane goes back and forth, but the flight out of Chicago was delayed by weather, so American found a second plane in Phoenix and that flight left on time.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Jonathan is trained to run back and forth when the lights are on, HAHA.
    — Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of forth
Preposition
  • Trump will serve as chairman of the board indefinitely, according to the charter, possibly holding the post beyond his second term as president.
    — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Others warn the strategy risks civilian casualties, particularly in Colombia, where armed groups operate among civilian populations and often function as de facto authorities in areas beyond the state’s reach.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of beyond
Adverb
  • Academy players are taught from a young age to combine with team-mates, forcing centre-forwards to adapt.
    — Laia Cervelló Herrero, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Starting forwards Jimmy Butler and Moses Moody sustained serious knee injuries earlier this year, and are expected to be out most of next season.
    — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 24 July 2026
Definition of forwards

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