There are four main ways in which 'along' can be used. 1. When moving in a constant direction on (a more or less horizontal surface). Example: Everyday I run along the beach. 2. When extending in a more or less horizontal line. Surfboards were aligned along the beach. (I like the beach :D) 3. When referring to the passage of time or the making of progress. Don't worry, you will learn along the way. They get along very well (commonly used). 4. Related to the company of others. My girlfriend insisted to come along. Cheers!

It has multiple different uses. *Alongside the book was a cup of coffee. = This means that there was a cup of coffee NEXT TO the cup. *Along the road there is a café/Go along the road and you'll find a café/Go down the road and there's a café along there somewhere. = This means 'down' or 'over the length of'. *I knew he had done it all along. = This version of along has to go with 'all' and means 'the whole time'. *You can ride along with me. = You can COME/GO WITH me. *Along came a spider... = A spider appears/shows up. *Hop along. = Is a saying that means 'go away' or 'off you go.' That's all i can think of right now but google the word like this " * along * " and it will give you sentences with the word in it.