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along with

a·long with
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [uh-lawng, uh-long with, with]
    • /əˈlɔŋ, əˈlɒŋ wɪθ, wɪð/
    • /əˈlɒŋ wɪð/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [uh-lawng, uh-long with, with]
    • /əˈlɔŋ, əˈlɒŋ wɪθ, wɪð/

Definitions of along with words

  • noun along with accompanying; together with 3
  • preposition along with through, on, beside, over, or parallel to the length or direction of; from one end to the other of: to walk along a highway; to run a border along a shelf. 1
  • preposition along with during; in the course of: Somewhere along the way I lost my hat. 1
  • preposition along with in conformity or accordance with: I plan to revise the article along the lines suggested. 1
  • adverb along with by the length; lengthwise; parallel to or in a line with the length or direction: He ran along beside me. 1
  • adverb along with with a progressive motion; onward: The police ordered the line to move along. 1

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Origin of along with

First appearance:

before 900
One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; Middle English; Old English andlang, equivalent to and- (cognate with Old Saxon, Old Norse and-, Gothic and(a)-, Old High German ant-, prefix with orig. sense “facing”; cf. answer) + lang long1

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Parts of speech for Along with

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

along with popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

along with usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for along with

adv along with

  • again — You use again to indicate that something happens a second time, or after it has already happened before.
  • likewise — moreover; in addition; also; too: She is likewise a fine lawyer.
  • too — in addition; also; furthermore; moreover: young, clever, and rich too.
  • further — at or to a great distance; a long way off; at or to a remote point: We sailed far ahead of the fleet.
  • still — remaining in place or at rest; motionless; stationary: to stand still.

conj along with

  • also — You can use also to give more information about a person or thing, or to add another relevant fact.

prep along with

  • beside — Something that is beside something else is at the side of it or next to it.
  • supplementary — Also, supplemental. of the nature of or forming a supplement; additional.

adj along with

  • with — accompanied by; accompanying: I will go with you. He fought with his brother against the enemy.
  • not to mention — to refer briefly to; name, specify, or speak of: Don't forget to mention her contribution to the project.

Antonyms for along with

adv along with

  • less — not at all (used before a verb): He little knows what awaits him.
  • fewer — not many but more than one: Few artists live luxuriously.

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