all along

adverb

: all the time
knew the truth all along

Examples of all along in a Sentence

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And all along that way there’s leaking and then it’s shipped to places around the world. Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 5 Feb. 2026 Predictably, other longevity bros have pounced on one of their own—but there’s a particularly righteous rage among health care professionals, who say that there have been red flags about Attia’s trustworthiness all along. Sarah Digregorio, Vanity Fair, 5 Feb. 2026 This pruning style ensures that blueberry plants fruit all along their branches instead of only on the stem tips. Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2026 Realizing civilization has been within reach all along, Yaya is thrilled and begins celebrating their imminent rescue. Megan McCluskey, Time, 30 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for all along

Word History

First Known Use

1619, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of all along was in 1619

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“All along.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/all%20along. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.

Kids Definition

all along

adverb
: all the time
knew the truth all along

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