along

Universal Words preposition, adverb preposition 1 from one end to or towards the other end of sth: They walked slowly along the road. * I looked along the shelves for the book I needed. 2 in a line that follows the side of sth long: Houses had been built along both sides of the river. 3 at a particular point on or beside sth long: You'll find his office just along the corridor. adverb HELPNOTE For the special uses of along in phrasal verbs, look at the entries for the verbs. For example get along with sb is in the phrasal verb section at get. 1 forward: I was just walking along singing to myself. * He pointed out various landmarks as we drove along. 2 with sb: We're going for a swim. Why don't you come along? * I'll be along (= I'll join you) in a few minutes. 3 towards a better state or position: The book's coming along nicely. IDIOMS along with sb/sth in addition to sb/sth; in the same way as sb/sth: She lost her job when the factory closed, along with hundreds of others.