Along vs. Throughout — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Along and Throughout
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Along
Over the length of
Walked along the path.
Throughout
In, to, through, or during every part of; all through
The road is kept open throughout the year.
Along
On a line or course parallel and close to; continuously beside
Rowed along the shore.
The trees along the avenue.
Throughout
In or through all parts; everywhere
The material is flawed throughout.
Along
In accordance with
The committee split along party lines over the issue.
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Throughout
During the entire time or extent
Though unsure how her speech would be received, she remained calm and professional throughout.
Along
Forward; onward
We drove along, admiring the view. Farther along, we passed a hitchhiker.
Throughout
In every part of; all through.
Along
As company
Bring your friend along.
Throughout
(obsolete) Completely through, right the way through.
Along
In accompaniment or association; together
Packed an atlas along with other books. See Usage Note at together.
Throughout
In every part; everywhere.
Along
With one; at hand
Luckily, I had my camera along. Our guests should be along soon.
Throughout
During an entire period of time, the whole time.
Along
(Informal) Advanced to some degree
My father is getting along in years.
Throughout
Quite through; from one extremity to the other of; also, every part of; as, to search throughout the house.
Nor to their idle orbs doth sight appearOf sun, or moon, or star, throughout the year.
Along
By the length of; in a line with the length of; lengthwise next to.
Throughout
In every part; as, the cloth was of a piece throughout.
Along
In a line with, with a progressive motion on; onward on; forward on.
Throughout
From first to last;
The play was excellent end-to-end
Along
In company; together.
John played the piano and everyone sang along.
Throughout
Used to refer to cited works
Along
Onward, forward, with progressive action.
Don't stop here. Just move along.
Along
By the length; in a line with the length; lengthwise.
Some laid along . . . on spokes of wheels are hung.
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.
Along
In company; together.
He to England shall along with you.
Along
By the length of, as distinguished from across.
The kine . . . went along the highway.
Along
Now heard only in the prep. phrase along of.
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
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
Along
To a more advanced state;
The work is moving along
Well along in their research
Hurrying their education along
Getting along in years
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
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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