along with
She brought her dog along with her to the park.
She included her dog when she went to the park.
In addition to; together with someone or something else
The package includes a manual along with the product.
The package contains both the product and a manual.
He shared his thoughts along with his colleagues.
He expressed his ideas together with his colleagues.
Often used to indicate inclusion or accompaniment in a neutral or positive context.
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Pro Tip
Formal vs. Informal
Works well in both formal and informal writing, but 'together with' is more formal.
Gold Rule
Avoid Redundancy
Do not use 'along with' when 'with' alone suffices, e.g., 'She came with her dog' is clearer than 'She came along with her dog'.
Word Origin
From 'along' (Old English 'along') and 'with' (Old English 'wiþ'), combining to mean 'in the company of' or 'in addition to'.
Usage Notes
Common in both formal and informal contexts. Can be used to emphasize inclusion or to list items together.