along

1. with a forward motionExamples: "we drove along admiring the view"; "the horse trotted along at a steady pace"; "the circus traveled on to the next city"Synonyms: along, on

2. in accompaniment or as a companionExamples: "his little sister came along to the movies"; "I brought my camera along"; "working along with his father"Synonyms: along

3. to a more advanced stateExamples: "the work is moving along"; "well along in their research"; "hurrying their education along"Synonyms: along

4. in addition (usually followed by `with')Examples: "we sent them food and some clothing went along in the package"; "along with the package came a bill"; "consider the advantages along with the disadvantages"Synonyms: along

5. in line with a length or direction (often followed by `by' or `beside')Examples: "pass the word along"; "ran along beside me"; "cottages along by the river"Synonyms: along