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along

/əˈlɑŋ/ /əˈlɒŋ/ /əˈlɔŋ/

Meanings
adverb
In company; together.

Examples :

"John played the piano and everyone sang along."
group position essential

Related Words

Illustration lengthwise

lengthwise adjective

/ˈlɛŋθwaɪz/ /ˈlɛŋkθwaɪz/

In the long direction of an oblong object.

"A lengthwise cut is difficult to saw with hand tools."

Illustration progressive

progressive noun

/pɹəˈɡɹɛsɪv/

A person who actively favors or strives for progress towards improved conditions, as in society or government.

"The progressive at our school advocated for more after-school programs. "

Illustration played

played verb

/pleɪd/

To act in a manner such that one has fun; to engage in activities expressly for the purpose of recreation or entertainment.

"They played long and hard."

Illustration onward

onward verb

/ˈɒnwəd/ /ˈɔnwɚd/

To keep going; to progress or persevere.

"After the difficult exam, the students onward with their study schedule. "

Illustration children

children noun

[ˈt͡ʃʊld̠ɹ̠ ̝ʷən] [ˈt͡ʃɪl.d̠ɹ̠ ̝ʷən] [tʃɪl.ɹən]

A person who has not yet reached adulthood, whether natural (puberty), cultural (initiation), or legal (majority)

"Go easy on him: he is but a child."

Illustration everyone

everyone pronoun

/ˈɛv.ɹi.wʌn/

Every person.

"Everyone in the class needs to bring their textbook to the first lecture. "

Illustration enjoying

enjoying verb

/ɪnˈd͡ʒɔɪ.ɪŋ/

To receive pleasure or satisfaction from something

"Enjoy your holidays!   I enjoy dancing."

Illustration together

together adjective

/təˈɡɛð.ə(ɹ)/ /təˈɡɛðɚ/

Coherent; well organized.

"The teacher's lesson plan was together, covering all the key concepts logically. "

Illustration sidewalk

sidewalk noun

/ˈsaɪdwɔːk/

A footpath, usually paved, at the side of a road for the use of pedestrians; a pavement (UK) or footpath (Australia, New Zealand)

"My daughter walked along the sidewalk to school this morning. "

Illustration company

company noun

/ˈkʌmp(ə)ni/ /ˈkʌmpəni/

A team; a group of people who work together professionally.

"The school's student council is a company of dedicated students who organize events. "

Illustration forward

forward noun

/ˈfoːwəd/ /foːd/ /ˈfɔː.wəd/ /ˈfɔɹ.wɚd/

One of the eight players (comprising two props, one hooker, two locks, two flankers and one number eight, collectively known as the pack) whose primary task is to gain and maintain possession of the ball (compare back).

"The forward tackled the ball carrier, trying to win possession for his team. "

Illustration singing

singing verb

/ˈsɪŋɪŋ/

To produce musical or harmonious sounds with one’s voice.

""I really want to sing in the school choir," said Vera."