Along and Behind

Along

Along adverb - Toward or at a point lying in advance in space or time.
Usage example: work on the project is moving right along

Behind is an antonym for along.

Behind

Behind adverb - In or to or toward the rear.

Along is an antonym for behind.

Both words in one sentence

  • For "Similitude," the trailer shows what looks like Trip's dead body in a casket; the voice-over then says something about what Trip left behind, along with clips of what looks like Trip snogging T'Pol, followed by her holding a baby.
  • Film / Richie Rich One scene shows Richie and Cadbury behind her, obediently following along with her instructions and mirroring her movements until she bends over to touch the floor, at which point Richie and Cadbury both stop and stare... Meaningful Name: Van Dough a guy who's after the Rich's money.
  • At the end, it's revealed that he's been there behind the camera all along, and their backstage wanderings are the video.
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