Along ( preposition , adverb )

(As a preposition)

Along ( preposition )

1. In a line with the length of something.
2. Following a particular course or direction.
3. In accompaniment with someone or something.

Origin:

From middle english along, from old english andlang ("along"), from and- ("on") + lang ("long"). cognate with dutch langs, german entlang, swedish längs.

Examples:

1. He walked along the river.
2. She drove along the coast.
3. I will go along with your plan.
4. We walked along the path.
5. The parade went along the main street.

(As an adverb)

Along ( adverb )

1. In a line with the length of something.
2. Following a particular course or direction.
3. In accompaniment with someone or something.

Origin:

From middle english along, from old english andlang ("along"), from and- ("on") + lang ("long"). cognate with dutch langs, german entlang, swedish längs.

Examples:

1. He walked along the river.
2. She drove along the coast.
3. I will go along with your plan.
4. We walked along the path.
5. The parade went along the main street.