all along

adverb
UK: /ˌɔːl əˈlɒŋ/
US: /ˌɔːl əˈlɔːŋ/

  1. From the beginning; throughout a period of time.

    1. I knew all along that she was lying. [ ] [ ]
    2. They had planned it all along, waiting for the perfect moment to act. [ ] [ ]

  2. Continuously; at every point or stage.

    1. He was supportive all along the way. [ ] [ ]
    2. She felt a sense of unease growing all along the journey, sensing danger nearby. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

throughout constantly always continuously
all along idiom

  1. From the very beginning; throughout.

    1. I suspected it all along. [ ] [ ]
    2. All along, I've believed in your potential, so don't give up now. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "all along" in English means: From the beginning; throughout a period of time., Continuously; at every point or stage..

The phonetic transcription of "all along" is /ˌɔːl əˈlɒŋ/ in British English and /ˌɔːl əˈlɔːŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "all along": throughout, constantly, always, continuously.

Example usage of "all along": "I knew all along that she was lying.". More examples on the page.