along
1. along \*-'lo.n\ pp [ME, fr. OE andlang, fr. and- against + lang long - more at] ANTE- 1: in a line parallel with the length or direction of 2: in the course of 3: in accordance with : IN 2. along av 1: FORWARD, ON {move ~} 2: from one to another {word was passed ~} 3: as a companion or associate {brought his wife ~} {work ~ with colleagues} 4a: at or to an advanced point {plans are far ~} 4b: all the time {knew all ~} {knew the truth all ~} 5: at or on hand {had his gun ~}