How Do You Spell ALL ALONG?

Pronunciation: [ˈɔːl ɐlˈɒŋ] (IPA)

The phrase "all along" is often spelled as it sounds, with each sound represented by a single letter. It begins with the short "a" sound, represented by the letter "a". This is followed by the "l" sound, represented by the letter "l". The next sound is a short "o", represented by the letter "o". The final sound is the "ng" sound, represented by the combination of the letters "ng". In IPA phonetic transcription, this word is spelled /ɔːl əˈlɒŋ/.

ALL ALONG Meaning and Definition

1. The phrase "all along" typically functions as an adverbial phrase, expressing the idea of something occurring or being true throughout a particular period or situation, possibly involving a sense of time or understanding. It indicates that a current belief, knowledge, or situation has been present or existing from the beginning or over a continuous span of time, without alteration or surprise. It expresses a revelation or realization, usually about a previous misconception or misjudgment.

   When used in a temporal sense, "all along" signifies that something has been happening or has been true from the start, without interruption or doubt. It implies that the speaker or interlocutor should have already known or considered this fact. In such contexts, it suggests that there was a lack of awareness or recognition on the part of the person involved.

   Furthermore, "all along" can also refer to a situation where someone has always had a particular intention, motive, or ulterior purpose behind their actions, which may have been hidden or not immediately evident to others. It conveys the idea that someone had ongoing, sometimes secret, intentions or motives driving their conduct.

   In general, "all along" encapsulates the notion of something being present, true, or ongoing over a specific timeframe, explicitly highlighting a lack of awareness, oversight, or revelation until a later point. It carries a connotation of retrospection, indicating the unveiling of hidden truths or previously unnoticed elements within a particular scenario or situation.

2. Continually; regularly.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for ALL ALONG

• zll along
• wll along
• qll along
• akl along
• apl along
• aol along
• alk along
• alp along
• alo along
• all zlong
• all slong
• all wlong
• all qlong
• all akong
• all apong
• all aoong
• all aling

Etymology of ALL ALONG

The phrase all along is of English origin and does not have a detailed etymology associated with it. It is a combination of the word all and the word along, which both have separate origins.

The word all traces back to the Old English word eall, derived from the Proto-Germanic word allaz. Its meaning of the whole, every, entire has remained relatively consistent throughout its usage.

The word along originated from the Old English word andlang, which combines and (alongside, through) and long (length, duration). It originally meant alongside the length of. Over time, the phrase evolved to represent the meaning of throughout or during the entire time of.

When combined together, all along implies the entire time or from the beginning until now.

Idioms with the word ALL ALONG

• all along the line The idiom "all along the line" refers to a situation or action that occurs throughout the entire course of something, indicating consistency or continuity from beginning to end. It implies that every aspect or step of a particular event or process has been considered or influenced.
• all along/down the line "All along/down the line" means continuously or consistently throughout a particular situation or period of time.
• all along "All along" means throughout a period of time or a situation, from the beginning to the end.