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(Entry 1 of 2)

as in over, across

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along

adverb

Synonyms & Antonyms of along (Entry 2 of 2)

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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The first known use of along was before the 12th century

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“Along.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/along. Accessed 12 Jun. 2021.

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