along · prep
along the lines of sth
C2 based on and similar to something
Dictionary examples:
He gave a talk along the lines of the one he gave in Oxford. (26.4)
along (DIRECTION)
A2 from one part of a road, river, etc. to another
Dictionary examples:
The teacher's wig flew along the classroom, chased by laughing students. (0.0)
The clumsy penguin waddled along the icy path, slipping every few steps. (0.0)
The boy's toy car zoomed along the hallway, chased by the dog. (0.0)
a romantic walk along the beach/river (26.0)
along (NEXT TO)
B1 in a line next to or beside something long
Dictionary examples:
The teacher moonwalked along the classroom, explaining quantum physics to sleepy students. (0.0)
The superhero flew along the skyscrapers, delivering pizzas to office workers. (0.0)
The clown walked along the tightrope, juggling bananas and singing opera. (0.0)
a row of houses along the river (30.1)
Cars were parked all along the road. (48.6)