Together vs. Along
Difference Between Together and Along
Togetheradverb
At the same time, in the same place; in close association or proximity.
We went to school together.Alongpreposition
By the length of; in a line with the length of; lengthwise next to.
Togetheradverb
Into one place; into a single thing; combined.
He put all the parts together.Alongpreposition
In a line with, with a progressive motion on; onward on; forward on.
Togetheradverb
In a relationship or partnership, for example a business relationship or a romantic partnership.
Bob and Andy went into business together.Jenny and Mark have been together since they went on holiday to Mexico.Alongadverb
In company; together.
John played the piano and everyone sang along.Togetheradverb
Without intermission or interruption; continuously; uninterruptedly.
Alongadverb
Onward, forward, with progressive action.
Don't stop here. Just move along.Togetheradjective
(colloquial) Coherent; well organized.
He's really together.Alongadverb
with a forward motion;
we drove along admiring the viewthe horse trotted along at a steady pacethe circus traveled on to the next citymove alongmarch onTogetheradjective
mentally and emotionally stable;
she's really togetherAlongadverb
in accompaniment or as a companion;
his little sister came along to the moviesI brought my camera alongworking along with his fatherTogetheradverb
in conjunction with; combined;
Our salaries put together couldn't pay for the damagewe couldn`t pay for the damages with all out salaries put togetherAlongadverb
to a more advanced state;
the work is moving alongwell along in their researchhurrying their education alonggetting along in yearsTogetheradverb
in contact with each other;
the leaves stuck togetherAlongadverb
in addition (usually followed by `with');
we sent them food and some clothing went along in the packagealong with the package came a billconsider the advantages along with the disadvantagesTogetheradverb
assembled in one place;
we were gathered togetherAlongadverb
in line with a length or direction (often followed by `by' or `beside');
pass the word alongran along beside mecottages along by the riverTogetheradverb
in each other's company;
we went to the movies togetherthe family that prays together stays togetherTogetheradverb
at the same time;
we graduated togetherTogetheradverb
with cooperation and interchange;
we worked together on the projectTogetheradverb
with a common plan;
act in concert
