Allong vs. Along: What's the Difference?
Edited by Huma Saeed || By Sawaira Riaz || Updated on November 13, 2023
"Allong" is an incorrect spelling; "Along" correctly refers to moving in a constant direction or being in company with.
Which is correct: Allong or Along
How to spell Along?
Allong is Incorrect
Along is Correct
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Key Differences
Remember "along" like a long road, one "l" and one journey.
Sawaira Riaz
Nov 09, 2023
"Allong" has an extra "l" which you don’t need to move along.
Sawaira Riaz
Nov 09, 2023
Sing the song “Move Along” to reinforce the spelling.
Sawaira Riaz
Nov 09, 2023
Visualize moving "alongside" something, which also has one "l".
Aimie Carlson
Nov 09, 2023
Practice by writing: "Walking along the shore," several times.
Sara Rehman
Nov 09, 2023
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Allong and Along Definitions
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Along
On a line or course parallel and close to; continuously beside
Rowed along the shore.
The trees along the avenue.
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Sep 10, 2023
Along
In accordance with
The committee split along party lines over the issue.
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Sep 10, 2023
Along
Forward; onward
We drove along, admiring the view. Farther along, we passed a hitchhiker.
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Sep 10, 2023
Along
In accompaniment or association; together
Packed an atlas along with other books. See Usage Note at together.
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Sep 10, 2023
Along
With one; at hand
Luckily, I had my camera along. Our guests should be along soon.
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Sep 10, 2023
Along
Onward, forward, with progressive action.
Don't stop here. Just move along.
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Sep 10, 2023
Along
By the length; in a line with the length; lengthwise.
Some laid along . . . on spokes of wheels are hung.
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Sep 10, 2023
Along
In a line, or with a progressive motion; onward; forward.
We will go along by the king's highway.
He struck with his o'ertaking wings,And chased us south along.
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Sep 10, 2023
Along
By the length of, as distinguished from across.
The kine . . . went along the highway.
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Sep 10, 2023
Along
With a forward motion;
We drove along admiring the view
The horse trotted along at a steady pace
The circus traveled on to the next city
Move along
March on
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Sep 10, 2023
Along
In accompaniment or as a companion;
His little sister came along to the movies
I brought my camera along
Working along with his father
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Sep 10, 2023
Along
To a more advanced state;
The work is moving along
Well along in their research
Hurrying their education along
Getting along in years
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Sep 10, 2023
Along
In addition (usually followed by `with');
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
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Sep 10, 2023
Along
In line with a length or direction (often followed by `by' or `beside');
Pass the word along
Ran along beside me
Cottages along by the river
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Sep 10, 2023
Along
Moving in a constant direction on (a path or any more or less horizontal surface).
I walked along the beach.
Janet White
Sep 12, 2023
FAQs
Why is it called Along?
Derived from Old English "andlang," meaning "entire."
Sawaira Riaz
Nov 09, 2023
Which conjunction is used with Along?
Context-dependent; there isn't a specific conjunction only for "along."
Sawaira Riaz
Nov 09, 2023
Which preposition is used with Along?
"Along" is itself often used as a preposition.
Aimie Carlson
Nov 09, 2023
What is the singular form of Along?
"Along" does not have singular or plural forms.
Janet White
Nov 09, 2023
Which determiner is used with Along?
Determiners like "this" or "that" can precede nouns used with "along," e.g., "this path along the coast."
Sara Rehman
Nov 09, 2023
How is Along used in a sentence?
"We walked along the riverbank until sunset."
Harlon Moss
Nov 09, 2023
Is Along a noun or adjective?
Neither. "Along" is primarily a preposition or adverb.
Janet White
Nov 09, 2023
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