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along

[uh-lawng, uh-long] / əˈlɔŋ, əˈlɒŋ /
ADVERB
ahead
Synonyms
STRONGEST
STRONG
WEAK
Antonyms


ADVERB
near
Synonyms
Antonyms


Example Sentences

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Along the walls hang two replicas of backdrops his legendary father, Bob Marley, used on tour in the 1970s.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2026

"Along with a network of others, McKelvie, Sanderson and Tracey operated as couriers," he added.

From BBC • Jun. 15, 2026

Along the way, the pathway generates a variety of flavonoids, a broad category of plant compounds that serve many functions before some are eventually converted into anthocyanins.

From Science Daily • Jun. 15, 2026

Along with easing poverty, microfinance aimed to expand access to education and end gender inequality.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Along with sugar and tobacco, rice demands intense, backbreaking labor.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis




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