all along

adverb

: all the time
knew the truth all along

Examples of all along in a Sentence

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The brewery has been at this height all along, but Bem thought the official Guinness recognition would be a fun acknowledgement to celebrate the brewery’s anniversary. Don Tse, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025 And Gatwa brings us all along for that heartbreaking ride. Glen Weldon, NPR, 7 June 2025 It would also be believed that Steelers brass might have known Rodgers' intentions all along, but were waiting for the news to be official before stating anything. James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025 They were feted all along their journey from Clifden to London. David Rooney june 5, Literary Hub, 5 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for all along

Word History

First Known Use

1619, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of all along was in 1619

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“All along.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/all%20along. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.

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all along

adverb
: all the time
knew the truth all along

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